Activation of the inducible nitric oxide synthase pathway contributes to inflammation-induced osteoporosis by suppressing bone formation and causing osteoblast apoptosis

Kenneth J. Armour, Katharine E. Armour, Rob vanʼt Hof, David M. Reid, Xiaoqing Wei, Foo Y. Liew, Stuart H. Ralston

Arthritis & Rheumatism · 2001 · 105 citations · 13 references

Abstract

Inducible NOS-mediated osteoblast apoptosis and depressed bone formation play important roles in the pathogenesis of IMO.

References

13