Tumor necrosis factor alpha and interleukin-6 drive a RANK-independent pathway of osteoclast activation
The skeleton is a dynamic organ that undergoes a continual process known as bone remodeling. Bone remodeling is necessary to maintain structural integrity, heal micro-fractures caused by from daily wear and tear, and to store and release essential ions and minerals. Remodeling is a highly regulated...
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2016
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Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/2144/16074 |