Pathophysiology of systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)

Abstract Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) is an autoimmune‐triggered chronic fibrosing disease that affects the skin and many other organs. Its pathophysiology is complex and involves an early endothelial damage, an inflammatory infiltrate and a resulting fibrotic reaction. Based on a predisposing g...

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Main Authors: Ann‐Helen Rosendahl, Katrin Schönborn, Thomas Krieg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-03-01
Series:Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/kjm2.12505