Abstract:IntroductionSystemic sclerosis (SSc) is a chronic, autoimmune connective tissue disease characterized by immune system activation, vasculopathy, and collagen accumulation. Despite progressive fibrosis of the vasculature, compensatory angiogenesis is impaired. The cause of the shift towards anti-angiogenesis observed in SSc is unknown. The IL-17 cytokine family participates in the pathogenesis of SSc and angiogenesis.Material and methodsOur study aimed to evaluate levels and find relationships between the level… Show more
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