Viral antigens in osteoclasts from Paget's disease of bone

Lancet. 1980 Aug 16;2(8190):344-6. doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(80)90342-6.

Abstract

Osteoclasts from patients with Paget's disease of bone contained viral antigenic material. Ultrastructural and immunological studies suggested that measles or measles-related virus was the agent involved.

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, Viral / analysis*
  • Humans
  • Inclusion Bodies, Viral / ultrastructure
  • Measles virus / ultrastructure
  • Osteitis Deformans / immunology
  • Osteitis Deformans / microbiology*
  • Osteoclasts / immunology
  • Osteoclasts / microbiology*
  • Osteoclasts / ultrastructure

Substances

  • Antigens, Viral