Osteoimmunology: A Brief Introduction.

Author: Matthew B GREENBLATT ¹ ; Jae Hyuck SHIM
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1. Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
Publication Type:Review
Keywords: Osteoimmunology; Bone; Osteoblasts; T cells; Cytokines
MeSH: Cytokines; Osteoblasts; T-Lymphocytes
From:Immune Network 2013;13(4):111-115
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Recent investigations have demonstrated extensive reciprocal interactions between the immune and skeletal systems, resulting in the establishment of osteoimmunology as a cross-disciplinary field. Here we highlight core concepts and recent advances in this emerging area of study.