Prevalence and clinical significance of cathepsin G antibodies in systemic sclerosis

Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence and clinical significance of cathepsin G antibodies in patients affected with systemic sclerosis (SSc, scleroderma). Methods: 115 patients affected by SSc, 55 (47,8%) with diffuse scleroderma (dSSc) and 60 (52,2%) with limited scleroderma (lSSc), were tested fo...

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Main Authors: P. Grypiotis, A. Ruffatti, F. Cozzi, R.A. Sinico, M. Tonello, A. Radice, M. Favaro, S. Todesco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2003-12-01
Series:Reumatismo
Online Access:https://reumatismo.org/index.php/reuma/article/view/138