Inhibition of osteoclast differentiation and bone resorption by polyunsaturated fatty acids in RAW 264.7 murine macrophages

  • J. C. Boeyens
  • W-H. Chua
  • M.C. Kruger
  • A.M. Joubert
  • M. Coetzee
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/satnt.v31i1.318

Abstract

This study investigated the effects of polyunsaturated fatty acids on osteoclast formation and bone resorption in RAW 264.7 murine pre-osteoclasts. Data obtained suggests an inhibitory effect of these compounds on osteoclastogenesis and bone resorption in the cell line tested.

Author Biographies

J. C. Boeyens
Department of Physiology
W-H. Chua
Institute of Food, Nutrion and Human Health
M.C. Kruger
Institute of Food, Nutrion and Human Health
A.M. Joubert
Department of Physiology
M. Coetzee
Department of Physiology
Published
2012-04-25
How to Cite
Boeyens, J., Chua, W.-H., Kruger, M., Joubert, A., & Coetzee, M. (2012). Inhibition of osteoclast differentiation and bone resorption by polyunsaturated fatty acids in RAW 264.7 murine macrophages. Suid-Afrikaans Tydskrif Vir Natuurwetenskap En Tegnologie / <i>South African Journal of Science and Technology</I&gt;, 31(1), 1 bladsy. https://doi.org/10.4102/satnt.v31i1.318
Issue
Vol 31 No 1 (2012)
Section
Referaatopsommings

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