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New type of bone cell could reveal targets for osteoporosis treatment – UNSW Newsroom
The discovery of a new type of bone cell may uncover therapeutic targets for a range of skeletal diseases.
The discovery of a new type of bone cell may uncover therapeutic targets for a range of skeletal diseases.Researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and UNSW Sydney have discovered a new type of bone cell that may reveal new therapeutic approaches for osteoporosis and other skeletal diseases.
The new cells, which the researchers term osteomorphs, are found in the blood and bone marrow, and fuse together to form osteoclasts, specialised cells that break down bone tissue. They have a…
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