Regulation of Osteoclast Differentiation and Function by Phosphate: Potential Role of Osteoclasts in the Skeletal Abnormalities in Hypophosphatemic Conditions

Tetsuyuki Hayashibara, Toru Hiraga, Atsushi Sugita, Liyang Wang, Kenji Hata, Takashi Ooshima, Toshiyuki Yoneda

Journal of Bone and Mineral Research · 2007 · 49 citations · 27 references

Abstract

Our results suggest that Pi controls the differentiation and function of osteoclasts. These actions of Pi on osteoclasts may be associated with the pathogenesis of the skeletal abnormalities in hypophosphatemic disorders.

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