Activation of EphB4 receptor by Ephrin B2, inhibits the expression of IL‐1β, IL‐6 and RANKL, but not of OPG (Kwan Tat, Pelletier, Amiable, et al., 2008; Kwan Tat, Pelletier, Lajeunesse, et al., 2008), suggesting that activation of EphB4 by ephrin B2 is involved in the altered subchondral bone metabolism in osteoarthritis by reducing resorption factors levels and function. The gene discussed is IL6; the disease is osteoarthritis.