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World J Orthop. Oct 18, 2013; 4(4): 186-197
Published online Oct 18, 2013. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v4.i4.186
Figure 4
Figure 4 Concepts of regulation of osteoclastogenesis from the mid-1980’s until the discovery of the molecular regulation mechanisms. Three different signaling pathways converged to promote formation of osteoclasts through undefined mechanisms. IL: Interleukin; PTH: Parathyroid hormone; LIF: Leukemia inhibitory factor.