Regulation of connective tissue growth factor/CCN2 gene expression in systemic sclerosis fibroblasts

Systemic sclerosis (Scleroderma, SSc) is a chronic, connective tissue disease of unknown etiology, characterised by vascular dysfunction, iriflarnmation and organ fibrosis. Involving both genetic and environmental components, the specific mechanisms which result in fibrosis remain largely unknown. A...

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Main Author: Holmes, Alan Matthew
Published: University College London (University of London) 2007
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.444190