Human primary osteoclasts: in vitro generation and applications as pharmacological and clinical assay
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Osteoclasts are cells of hematopoietic origin with a unique property of dissolving bone; their inhibition is a principle for treatment of diseases of bone loss. Protocols for generation of human osteoclasts in vitro have been described, but they often result in c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2004-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Translational Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/2/1/6 |