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Immunological Investigations
A Journal of Molecular and Cellular Immunology
Volume 42, 2013 - Issue 7
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Research Article

The immune system and postmenopausal osteoporosis

Pages 544-554 | Published online: 05 Sep 2013
 

Abstract

In the last decay investigators have paid attention to the relation between immune system, estrogen deficiency and bone loss; some of the pathways have been clarified whereas others remain an unexplained challenge. This review summarizes the evidence that links immune cells, estrogen loss, and osteoclast formation and activity.

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