osteoclast proliferation

Term ID

GO:0002158

Synonyms

Definition

The multiplication or reproduction of osteoclasts, resulting in the expansion of an osteoclast cell population. An osteoclast is a specialized phagocytic cell associated with the absorption and removal of the mineralized matrix of bone tissue, which typically differentiates from monocytes.

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is a type of: leukocyte proliferation

leukocyte proliferation Show first 5 Terms
negatively regulated by: negative regulation of osteoclast proliferation

negative regulation of osteoclast proliferation Show first 5 Terms
positively regulated by: positive regulation of osteoclast proliferation

positive regulation of osteoclast proliferation Show first 5 Terms
regulated by: regulation of osteoclast proliferation

regulation of osteoclast proliferation Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes