Induction of apoptosis of human primary osteoclasts treated with extracts from the medicinal plant <it>Emblica officinalis</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Osteoclasts (OCs) are involved in rheumatoid arthritis and in several pathologies associated with bone loss. Recent results support the concept that some medicinal plants and derived natural products are of great interest for develop...

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Main Authors: Zennaro Margherita, Khan Mahmud, Borgatti Monica, Lampronti Ilaria, Penolazzi Letizia, Piva Roberta, Gambari Roberto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/8/59