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    Glossary Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor Kappa-Β Ligand

    protein that promotes bone resorption by activating osteoclasts

    Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor Kappa-Β Ligand (RANKL) is a protein that plays a crucial role in bone metabolism by promoting the formation, function, and survival of osteoclasts, the cells responsible for bone resorption. It is also involved in immune system regulation and has been linked to conditions such as osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis.

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