Update on the pathogenesis of Scleroderma: focus on circulating progenitor cells [version 1; referees: 2 approved]
In systemic sclerosis (SSc), the development of fibrosis seems to be a consequence of the initial ischemic process related to an endothelial injury. The initial trigger event in SSc is still unknown, but circulating progenitor cells (CPCs) might play a key role. Such cells have the ability to traffi...
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F1000 Research Ltd
2016-04-01
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| Online Access: | http://f1000research.com/articles/5-723/v1 |