A molecule on activated T cells triggers bone loss by switching on bone-resorbing cells. Fortunately, it seems that this mechanism is kept in check by another molecule, secreted by the T cells.
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Arron, J., Choi, Y. Bone versus immune system. Nature 408, 535–536 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1038/35046196
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