Background: TRAF6 activity is crucial for osteoclastogenesis, which is decreased by deubiquitination. The role of Itch in this process is studied.
Results: ItchϪ/Ϫ osteoclast precursors formed more osteoclasts, had prolonged RANKL-induced NF-B activation, and had
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