Inflammatory markers and bone health in postmenopausal women: a cross-sectional overview

Abstract Background Cytokines, chemokines, C-reactive proteins (CRP) and ferritin are known inflammatory markers. However, cytokines such as interleukin (IL-1β), (IL-6) and tumour necrosis factor (TNF-α) have been reported to interfere with both the bone resorption and bone formation processes. Simi...

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Main Authors: Bolaji Lilian Ilesanmi-Oyelere, Linda Schollum, Barbara Kuhn-Sherlock, Michelle McConnell, Sonya Mros, Jane Coad, Nicole C. Roy, Marlena Cathorina Kruger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Immunity & Ageing
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12979-019-0155-x