Polymethylmethacrylate-induced inflammatory macrophages resorb bone.

Macrophages and their fused products are commonly found at the polymethylmethacrylate cement-bone interface, but it is not known if they contribute directly to the osteolysis associated with loosening of the cemented prosthesis. We isolated mononuclear phagocytes from granulomas formed by subcutaneo...

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Main Authors: Quinn, J, Joyner, C, Triffitt, J, Athanasou, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1992