The relationship between osteoclastogenic and anti-osteoclastogenic pro-inflammatory cytokines differs in human osteoporotic and osteoarthritic bone tissues

The relationship between osteoclastogenic and anti-osteoclastogenic pro-inflammatory cytokines differs in human osteoporotic and osteoarthritic bone tissues

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pro-inflammatory cytokines possess osteoclastogenic or anti-osteoclastogenic activities. They influence osteoclasts directly or via the receptor activator of nuclear factor κB (RANK), RANK ligand (RANKL) and osteoprotegerin (OPG) sys...

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Main Authors: Zupan Janja, Komadina Radko, Marc Janja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:Journal of Biomedical Science
Subjects:
Interleukins
Interferons
TNF-α
TGF-β1
β<sub>3 </sub>integrin
Cathepsin K
OSCAR
Online Access:http://www.jbiomedsci.com/content/19/1/28

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http://www.jbiomedsci.com/content/19/1/28

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