The role of platelets in the pathogenesis of systemic sclerosis

The role of platelets in the pathogenesis of systemic sclerosis

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an inflammatory disease of unknown etiology characterized by widespread organ dysfunction due to fibrosis and ischemia. Its nebulous pathogenic background and the consequent absence of an etiological therapy prevent the adoption of satisfying treatment strategies, able t...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe A. eRamirez, Stefano eFranchini, Patrizia eRovere-Querini, Maria Grazia eSabbadini, Angelo A. eManfredi, Norma eMaugeri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2012-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
Autoimmunity
Collagen
Inflammation
Serotonin
platelets
systemic sclerosis
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fimmu.2012.00160/full

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