ba0003pp152 | Cell biology: osteoclasts and bone resorption | ECTS2014
Oranger Angela
, Brunetti Giacomina
, Mori Giorgio
, Carbone Claudia
, Gigante Isabella
, Mongelli Teresa
, Taurino Grazia
, Rizzi Rita
, Mestice Anna
, Zallone Alberta
, Specchia Giorgina
, Colucci Silvia
, Grano Maria
Multiple myeloma (MM)-bone disease occurs in 70 to 80% of patients at MM diagnosis, and up to 90% at relapse; skeletal related events cause high morbidity and mortality. MM-bone disease consists of lytic lesions arising as a consequence of an unbalanced bone remodelling due to osteoclast (OC) activation, and osteoblast inactivation. Osteoclastogenesis may be under immune cell regulation through the production of numerous cytokines, such as LIGHT/TNFSF14, a newly identified mem...