Soluble rank ligand produced by myeloma cells causes generalised bone loss in multiple myeloma.

Patients with multiple myeloma commonly develop focal osteolytic bone disease, as well as generalised osteoporosis. The mechanisms underlying the development of osteoporosis in patients with myeloma are poorly understood. Although disruption of the RANKL/OPG pathway has been shown to underlie format...

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Main Authors: Clive Henry Buckle, Evy De Leenheer, Michelle Anne Lawson, Kwee Yong, Neil Rabin, Mark Perry, Karen Vanderkerken, Peter Ian Croucher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3430669?pdf=render