2007
Weaning Triggers a Decrease in Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-κB Ligand Expression, Widespread Osteoclast Apoptosis, and Rapid Recovery of Bone Mass after Lactation in Mice
Ardeshirpour L, Dann P, Adams DJ, Nelson T, VanHouten J, Horowitz MC, Wysolmerski JJ. Weaning Triggers a Decrease in Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-κB Ligand Expression, Widespread Osteoclast Apoptosis, and Rapid Recovery of Bone Mass after Lactation in Mice. Endocrinology 2007, 148: 3875-3886. PMID: 17495007, DOI: 10.1210/en.2006-1467.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBone lossBone massBone turnoverReceptor activatorOsteoclast apoptosisRapid bone lossC-telopeptide levelsNumber of osteoclastsBone formation rateNuclear factor-kappaB ligand (RANKL) mRNANuclear factor-kappaB ligand (RANKL) expressionRapid recoveryLevels of osteocalcinCessation of lactationSkeletal anabolismPTH levelsCalcium metabolismBone resorptionBone histomorphometryBone microarchitectureCalcium levelsOsteoblast numberLigand expressionReciprocal decreaseBone recovery
2005
Hypercalcemia in Breast Cancer: An Echo of Bone Mobilization During Lactation?
DeMauro S, Wysolmerski J. Hypercalcemia in Breast Cancer: An Echo of Bone Mobilization During Lactation? Journal Of Mammary Gland Biology And Neoplasia 2005, 10: 157-167. PMID: 16025222, DOI: 10.1007/s10911-005-5398-9.BooksConceptsBreast cancer patientsBone resorptionCancer patientsBreast cancerParathyroid hormone-related proteinPathophysiology of hypercalcemiaMultiple skeletal metastasesPathological bone resorptionHormone-related proteinActivation of osteoclastsSecretion of cytokinesClass of drugsSkeletal calcium storesNormal breast cellsFrequent complicationSkeletal metastasesSignificant morbidityCalcium metabolismCurrent therapiesHypercalcemiaNew therapiesCalcium levelsOsteoclast differentiationCalcium storesPatients