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Osteoimmunology
Yongwon . Ed(S): Choi
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Paperback. Editor(s): Choi, Yongwon. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 122 pages, 27 black & white illustrations, 7 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCJ; MJCM; MMF; MMG; PSG; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 225.
It has only recently been appreciated that the immune and skeletal systems have major interactions. It is now well documented that osteoclasts, which are important cellular mediators of skeletal homeostasis, are derived from hematopoietic precursors that also give rise to immune cells. In addition, numerous cytokines that were first shown to regulate immune cell function have also been demonstrated to regulate bone cells and influence skeletal health. Conversely, products of bone cells appear critical for the engraftment of marrow in bone, the normal development of the hematopoietic and immune systems and provide niche for long-term memory B and T cells.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
122
Condition
New
Series
Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
Number of Pages
122
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461424956
SKU
V9781461424956
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99-15
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