Endostatin inhibits VEGF-A induced osteoclastic bone resorption <it>in vitro</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Endostatin is a C-terminal fragment of collagen XVIII which is a component of basement membranes with the structural properties of both collagens and proteoglycans. Endostatin has a major role in angiogenesis which is intimately asso...

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Main Authors: Ilvesaro Joanna, Hautala Timo, Nelo Katri, Sipola Annina, Tuukkanen Juha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/7/56