RANKL biology: bone metabolism, the immune system, and beyond
Abstract Receptor activator of NF-κB (RANK) ligand (RANKL) induces the differentiation of monocyte/macrophage–lineage cells into the bone–resorbing cells called osteoclasts. Because abnormalities in RANKL, its signaling receptor RANK, or decoy receptor osteoprotegerin (OPG) lead to bone diseases suc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-02-01
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Series: | Inflammation and Regeneration |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41232-019-0111-3 |