Gastric Juice Expression of Th-17 and T-Reg Related Cytokines in Scleroderma Esophageal Involvement
Background: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a connective tissue disorder which key feature is a fibrotic process. The role of Endothelin-1 (ET-1) and T-helper (Th)-1 cells in lung and skin fibrosis is well known, although Th17- and Treg-cells were found to be involved. However, no studies analyzed cytok...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-09-01
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Series: | Cells |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/9/2106 |