Dual Impact of Live Staphylococcus aureus on the Osteoclast Lineage, Leading to Increased Bone Resorption

Sophie Trouillet‐Assant, Marlène Gallet, Pauline Nauroy, Jean‐Philippe Rasigade, Sacha Flammier, Peggy Parroche, Jacqueline Marvel, Tristan Ferry, François Vandenesch, Pierre Jurdic,

The Journal of Infectious Diseases · 2014 · 90 citations · 37 references

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Abstract

Our results highlighted two complementary mechanisms involved in bone loss during bone and joint infection, suggesting that osteoclasts could be a pivotal target for limiting bone destruction.

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