Increased levels of HE4 (WFDC2) in systemic sclerosis: a novel biomarker reflecting interstitial lung disease severity?
Background: Human epididymis protein 4 (HE4, also known as WFDC-2) has been implicated in fibrotic disorders pathobiology. We tested the hypothesis that HE4 may be used as a candidate biomarker for systemic sclerosis (SSc)-related interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD). Methods: A total of 169 consecut...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2020-09-01
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Series: | Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Disease |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2040622320956420 |