Bone is an active tissue, being constantly renewed in healthy individuals with participation of
the immune system to a large extent. Any imbalance between the processes of bone …

Osteoimmunology is a new subject which focuses on the communication between the
immune and the skeletal systems. Both the immune system and bone communicate with …

The role of immune system in various bone pathologies, such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis,
and rheumatoid arthritis is now well established. This had led to the emergence of a modern …

Vitamin D production in the skin under the influence of sunlight (UVB) is maximized at levels
of sunlight exposure that do not burn the skin. Further metabolism of vitamin D to its major …

The term osteoimmunology was coined many years ago to describe the research field that
deals with the cross-regulation between bone cells and the immune system. As a matter of …

Osteoporosis is a skeletal system disease characterized by low bone mass and altered bone
microarchitecture, with an increased risk of fractures. Classical theories hold that …

Guided bone regeneration (GBR) is a widely used technique in preclinical and clinical
studies due to its predictability. Its main purpose is to prevent the migration of soft tissue into …

Osteoimmunology is an interdisciplinary research field which combines the existing fields of
osteology (bone biology) and immunology under one umbrella. The observation that …

Bone fractures in older adults are often preceded by a loss of muscle mass and strength.
Likewise, bone loss with prolonged bed rest, spinal cord injury, or with exposure to …

Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (A. actinomycetemcomitans) is a Gram-negative,
facultative anaerobic bacillus that causes periodontal diseases such as localized aggressive …