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Upregulation of osteoblast apoptosis by malignant plasma cells: a role in myeloma bone disease.
British journal of haematology - 1 Jul 2003
Silvestris Franco, Cafforio Paola, Tucci Marco, Grinello Daniela, Dammacco Franco
Abstract excerpt
Typical features of multiple myeloma (MM) are osteolytic lesions and severely affected bone regeneration. This study of 53 MM patients demonstrates an enhancement of osteoblast cytotoxicity by malignant myeloma cells via the upregulation of apoptogenic receptors, including Fas ligand (Fas-L) and...
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