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Ncf1 affects osteoclast formation but is not critical for postmenopausal bone loss.
BMC musculoskeletal disorders - 9 Nov 2016
Stubelius Alexandra, Andersson Annica, Holmdahl Rikard, Ohlsson Claes, Islander Ulrika, Carlsten Hans
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BACKGROUND: Increased reactive oxygen species and estrogen deficiency contribute to the pathophysiology of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Reactive oxygen species contribute to bone degradation and is necessary for RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation. In postmenopausal bone loss, reactive oxygen species can also activate immune cells to further enhance bone resorption. Here, we investigated the role of reactive...
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