title: Mouse Osteoblasts Play a Crucial Role in the Immune System.
abstract: This commentary highlights the article by Tu et al describing mechanisms in immune-mediated arthritis that may propel strategies to treat diseases involving the bone and immune system.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Rheumatology, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan. Electronic address: skotake@twmu.ac.jp.
authors.forename: Shigeru
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kotake
authors.affiliation: Institute of Rheumatology, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.
authors.forename: Yuki
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Nanke
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001842:Bone and Bones; D007107:Immune System; D051379:Mice; D010006:Osteoblasts