| Literature DB >> 22474632 |
Patrizia D'Amelio1, Giorgia Fornelli, Ilaria Roato, Giovanni Carlo Isaia.
Abstract
The relationship between the immune system, estrogen deficiency and bone loss is an intriguing and, as yet, unexplained challenge of the past two decades. Here we summarize the evidence that links immune cells, inflammation, cytokine production and osteoclast formation and activity with particular regard to humans.Entities:
Keywords: Cytokines; Immune system; Menopause; Osteoclast; Osteoporosis; T cells
Year: 2011 PMID: 22474632 PMCID: PMC3302038 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v2.i3.25
Source DB: PubMed Journal: World J Orthop ISSN: 2218-5836