Immune protein found to play a key role in maintaining bone health
Medical Xpress
March 6, 2026
Researchers at King's College London have discovered that an immune protein best known for protecting the body against infection also plays an important role in maintaining healthy bones. The research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that the protein collectin-11 supports normal bone remodeling by enabling the formation and function of osteoclasts—specialized cells responsible for breaking down old or damaged bone so that new bone can form.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 3/6/2026