| M-CSF | Macrophage colony-stimulating factor |
| RANKL | Receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-Β ligand |
| PBS | Phosphate buffered saline |
| BSA | Bovine serum albumin |
| PBMC | Peripheral blood mononuclear cells |
| TRAP | Tartrate resistant acid phosphatase |
| CTSK | Cathepsin K |
| GSH | Glutathione |