title: The immune system and postmenopausal osteoporosis.
abstract: In the last decay investigators have paid attention to the relation between immune system, estrogen deficiency and bone loss; some of the pathways have been clarified whereas others remain an unexplained challenge. This review summarizes the evidence that links immune cells, estrogen loss, and osteoclast formation and activity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Science, Section of Gerontology, University of Torino, Torino, Italy. patrizia.damelio@unito.it
authors.forename: Patrizia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: D'Amelio
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D016207:Cytokines / Q000378:metabolism; D004967:Estrogens / Q000172:deficiency; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007107:Immune System / Q000166:cytology / Q000502:physiology*; D010010:Osteoclasts / Q000276:immunology / Q000378:metabolism; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000276:immunology*
chemical_list: D016207:Cytokines; D004967:Estrogens