Abstract

Osteoclasts are known for their role in bone resorption. A study now shows that a vascular–associated osteoclast subtype at the growth plate also regulates blood vessel growth in bone and is supported by type H endothelial cells. These type H capillaries, in turn, release proteinases that promote cartilage degradation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)417-419
Number of pages3
JournalNature Cell Biology
Volume21
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Apr 2019

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