ea0011p233 | Cytokines and growth factors | ECE2006
Akinci B
, Bayraktar F
, Saklamaz A
, Demir T
, Yener S
, Comlekci A
, Ozcan MA
, Kebapcilar L
, Yuksel F
, Yesil S
Introduction: Although the etiology of osteoporosis is different between men and women, the underlying pathophysiologic mechanism is similar, namely an absolute or relative increase in bone resorption, leading to progressive bone loss. Transforming growth factor (TGF) beta-1 is a growth factor in human bone, which is produced by osteoblasts and inhibits osteoclast proliferation and activity and stimulates proliferation and differentiation of preosteoblasts.<p class="abstex...