[BMP and osteoclastogenesis].
Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)-2 markedly enhanced osteoclast differentiation and survival supported by receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappaB ligand (RANKL). RANKL expressed by osteoblasts is a requirement for osteoclastogenesis, osteoblasts also play important roles in osteoclastogenesis through offering the critical microenvironment for the action of RANKL.
Nakamura
Midori
M
Matsumoto Dental University, Department of Biochemistry.
Udagawa
Nobuyuki
N
Yamamoto
Yohei
Y
Nakamura
Hiroshi
H