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Can Polymorphisms in NLRP3 Inflammasome Complex Be Associated with Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Severity?
Genes - 2 Dec 2022
Guaraná Werbson Lima, Lima Camilla Albertina Dantas, Barbosa Alexandre Domingues, Crovella Sergio, Sandrin-Garcia Paula
Abstract excerpt
The immune system plays a critical role in bone homeostasis and, consequently, in the pathophysiology of postmenopausal osteoporosis (OP) since estrogen deficiency induces the inflammasome and increases production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-1β and IL-18. NLRP3 inflammasome complex genes have been related with bone homeostasis in cellular and animal models. Here, we performed an association study...
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