β-thymosins and interstitial lung disease: study of a scleroderma cohort with a one-year follow-up

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>β-thymosins play roles in cytoskeleton rearrangement, angiogenesis, fibrosis and reparative process, thus suggesting a possible involvement in the pathogenesis of systemic sclerosis. The aim of the study was to investigate the presen...

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Main Authors: Messana Irene, Cabras Tiziana, Bocci Mario, Zizzo Gaetano, Iavarone Federica, Fanali Chiara, Peluso Giusy, Bosello Silvia L, Inzitari Rosanna, De Santis Maria, Fuso Leo, Varone Francesco, Pagliari Gabriella, Castagnola Massimo, Ferraccioli Gianfranco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/12/1/22