The osteoporosis pathogenesis is
multifactorial and the immune system has an important role. Free radicals and
the proteins or lipids that become glycated after exposure to sugars that may
be related with bone resorption and inflammation.
It is now recognized that the receptor
activator of NF-κB ligand (RANKL) has a major role at the bone resorbing. The
physiological receptor of the biological activity of RANKL is managed by
osteoprotegerin (OPG). The balance of RANKL and OPG in physiological bone
turnover may control the bone density and pathological conditions. This review aims to provide a short overview
of osteoimmunology in osteoporosis.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Clinical Sciences |
Journal Section | Review Article |
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Publication Date | September 30, 2016 |
Published in Issue | Year 2016 Volume: 1 Issue: 2 |
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