The role of B cells in systemic sclerosis

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a connective disease characterized by features of autoimmunity, vasculopathy, inflammation, and fibrosis. The disease typically starts with Raynaud’s phenomenon, followed by skin thickening in the extremities due to inflammation and fibrosis. Fibrosis results from excessi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Kraaij, Marina D, van Laar, Jacob M
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2008
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2721390/