Effect of Usnic Acid on Osteoclastogenic Activity

Osteoclasts are the only cells that can resorb bone and they are produced from monocytes/macrophages in the presence of M-CSF and RANKL and are activated in vivo by an immune response. Usnic acid is a secondary metabolite of lichen and has a unique dibenzofuran skeleton. It has been used for years i...

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Main Authors: Kwang-Jin Kim, Min-Hye Jeong, Yongjin Lee, Sue-Jeong Hwang, Han-Byeol Shin, Jae-Seoun Hur, Young-Jin Son
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/7/10/345