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January 14, 2021
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Osteoclastos: mucho más que células remodeladoras del hueso.

Publicated to:Revista de Osteoporosis y Metabolismo Mineral. 6 (4): 109-121 - 2014-01-01 6(4), DOI: 10.4321/s1889-836x2014000400007

Authors: Arboleya, Luis R; Castañeda Sanz, Santos

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Central University Hospital of Asturias - Author
Hospital Universitario de la Princesa - Author

Abstract

The osteoclast has been considered classically as a cell with the exclusive function of bone remodelling, with a gregarious behaviour. However, advances which have been made in recent years have changed this concept drastically, and we now know that this multinuclear cell is subject to complex biological regulation, necessary for it to exert a multifunctional role of unknown dimensions. In addition to its participation as the only cell capable of reabsorbing the calcified bone matrix, the osteoclast is one of the cellular elements effective in the immune system, a function still little-known but expected, given its belonging to the monocyte-macrophage lineage. Its role in other processes, both local, such as as a collaborative element in osteoformation and hematopoietic stem cell niche maintenance, and systemic, is also beginning to be understood. In this review the most significant findings contributing to our understanding of the biology of the osteoclast are analysed, with an eminently practical content and an approach aimed at understanding the possible molecular targets which will allow a better therapeutic treatment of such important diseases as osteoporosis, arthritis or cancer.

Keywords

ArthritisOsteoclastsOsteoporosisRankl

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Revista de Osteoporosis y Metabolismo Mineral, Q4 Agency Scopus (SJR), its regional focus and specialization in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, give it significant recognition in a specific niche of scientific knowledge at an international level.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2025-07-16:

  • Open Alex: 4
  • Scopus: 6

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-07-16:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 128 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Additionally, the work has been submitted to a journal classified as Diamond in relation to this type of editorial policy.

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: Last Author (CASTAÑEDA SANZ, SANTOS).