Endothelin Receptors Expressed by Immune Cells Are Involved in Modulation of Inflammation and in Fibrosis: Relevance to the Pathogenesis of Systemic Sclerosis

Endothelin Receptors Expressed by Immune Cells Are Involved in Modulation of Inflammation and in Fibrosis: Relevance to the Pathogenesis of Systemic Sclerosis

Endothelin-1 (ET-1) plays a pivotal role in vasoconstriction, fibrosis, and inflammation, the key features of systemic sclerosis (SSc). ET-1 receptors (ETA and ETB) are expressed on endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells, and fibroblasts, but their presence on immune cells has not been deeply invest...

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Main Authors: Tinazzi Elisa, Puccetti Antonio, Patuzzo Giuseppe, Barbieri Alessandro, Argentino Giuseppe, Confente Federico, Dolcino Marzia, Beri Ruggero, Marchi Giacomo, Ottria Andrea, Righetti Daniela, Rampudda Mariaelisa, Lunardi Claudio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Immunology Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/147616

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/147616

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