Abstract
Osteoclasts degrade bone matrix by secretion of hydrochloric acid and proteases. We studied the processes involved in the degradation of the organic matrix of bone in detail and found that lysosomal acidification is involved in this process and that MMPs are capable of degrading the organic matrix in the absence of cathepsin K.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research |
Vol/bind | 21 |
Udgave nummer | 1 |
Sider (fra-til) | 58-66 |
Antal sider | 9 |
ISSN | 0884-0431 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - jan. 2006 |