Down to the bone: Understanding how bone-dissolving cells are generated ![]()
Impact ScienceWed, 08/12/2020 - 17:08
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Chronic bone and joint diseases, such as osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis, affect millions of people worldwide, particularly the elderly, degrading their quality of life. An important factor in both of these diseases is the excessive activity of bone-dissolving cells called osteoclasts.