Considering the pathophysiology of osteoporosis,which cytokines and hormones decrease receptor activator of nuclear factor _kß ligand (RANKL)expression? A) Interleukin 4 (IL-4)and transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-ß) B) Interleukin 1 (IL-1)and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-) C) Interleukin 11 (IL-11)and glucocorticoids D) Interleukin 17 (IL-17)and parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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Interleukin 4 (IL-4) and transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-ß) are known to decrease RANKL expression, which is involved in the regulation of bone resorption.

Considering the Pathophysiology of Osteoporosis,which Cytokines and Hormones Decrease Receptor