Endocrine Abstracts

Osteoclasts are derived from macrophagic/monocytic lineage cells and represent differentiated, multinucleated cells specialized in resorbing bone. An increased number and activity of osteoclasts is the hallmark of various bone diseases, including osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and skeletal metastases. Recently, receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL) has been identified as the stem cell factor for osteoclasts. RANKL promotes osteoclast formation, funct...

Lorenz C Hofbauer, Germany AbstractThe European Journal of Endocrinology Prize is awarded to a candidate who has significantly contributed to the advancement of the knowledge in the field of endocrinology through publication. This year’s recipient is Dr Lorenz Hofbauer. The prize will be presented as part of the ECE 2010 opening ceremony where Dr Hofbauer will deliver his lecture. Dr Hofbau...