Osteoclast formation and activity in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis in rheumatoid arthritis.

OBJECTIVE: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is often complicated by generalized osteopenia due to increased bone resorption by osteoclasts. We analysed a number of cellular and humoral factors that influence osteoclast formation from circulating precursors in RA patients. METHODS: Monocytes isolated from R...

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Main Authors: Hirayama, T, Danks, L, Sabokbar, A, Athanasou, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2002