Transforming Growth Factor β1 (TGF-β1) in the Sera of Postmenopausal Osteoporotic Females.

Journal: International journal of endocrinology and metabolism
Published Date: Oct 22, 2016

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a major cause of morbidity in postmenopausal females. Transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) and interleukin 18 (IL-18) play complex roles in normal bone metabolism, and in pathophysiology of postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Authors

  • Aazam Faraji
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Shiraz, Iran.
  • Shabnam Abtahi
    Shiraz Institute for Cancer Research, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
  • Abbas Ghaderi
    Shiraz Institute for Cancer Research, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
  • Alamtaj Samsami Dehaghani
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Shiraz, Iran.

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