Osteoclasts in multiple myeloma are derived from Gr-1+CD11b+myeloid-derived suppressor cells.

Osteoclasts play a key role in the development of cancer-associated osteolytic lesions. The number and activity of osteoclasts are often enhanced by tumors. However, the origin of osteoclasts is unknown. Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) are one of the pre-metastatic niche components that are...

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Main Authors: Junling Zhuang, Jianghong Zhang, Seint T Lwin, James R Edwards, Claire M Edwards, Gregory R Mundy, Xiangli Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3500251?pdf=render