Fig. 1.
Factors and mechanisms associated with bone mass loss and increased risk of fractures in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases. IBD, inflammatory bowel disease; RANKL, receptor activator of NF-κB ligand; OPG, osteoprotegerin.
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