Genetics of Systemic Sclerosis: An Update

Author: Jasper C. A. Broen, Marieke J. H. Coenen, et al
Date Published: November-2011
Source: Current Rheumatology Reports

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy, immune cell activation, and fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Over the past few years, a role for genetics in the susceptibility for SSc has been established.


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