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Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) is a member of the chemokine family of cytokines. The principal function of MCP-1 is thought to be the stimulation of monocyte recruitment. Monocyte products are potential regulators of bone cell activity. Growth factors produced by monocytes may stimulate bone formation, while cytokines such as IL-1 and IL-6 can induce bone resorption. To determine whether...