Autoantibodies to the platelet-derived growth factor receptor in systemic sclerosis
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Online publication date: 2006-11-16
Reumatologia 2006;44(5):281-284
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This article briefly reviews the structure and function of platelet-derived growth factor and its receptor. The authors describe presence of autoantibodies against platelet-derived growth factor receptor in systemic sclerosis, and emphasize their probable influence on pathogenesis of the disease
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