Osteoclast formation from circulating precursors in osteoporosis.

OBJECTIVE: An imbalance between bone formation and bone resorption is thought to underlie the pathogenesis of reduced bone mass in osteoporosis. Bone resorption is carried out by osteoclasts. which are formed from marrow-derived cells that circulate in the monocyte fraction. The aim of this study wa...

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Main Authors: Jevon, M, Hirayama, T, Brown, M, Wass, J, Sabokbar, A, Ostelere, S, Athenasou, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2003