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ba0001pp235 | Cell biology: osteoclasts and bone resorption | ECTS2013

Differential effects of nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates on human PBMCs and MUTZ-3 cells

Kwaasi Aaron , Mabilleau Guillaume , Dunford James , Ebetino Frank , Zarei Ali , Pazianas Michael , Sabokbar Afsie , Russell Graham

Introduction: Nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates (N-BPs) can inhibit the differentiation and function of osteoclasts derived from Peripheral Blood Mononuclear cells (PBMCs) in a dose-dependent manner. MUTZ-3 cells are a potentially useful human cell line for studying osteoclast differentiation. The aim of this study was to elucidate the action of N-BPs on MUTZ-3 cells.Methods: Human PBMCs and MUTZ-3 cells were cultured in α-MEM supplemented with he...