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Association of novel polymorphisms with the expression of SPARC in normal fibroblasts and with susceptibility to scleroderma.
Arthritis and rheumatism - 1 Nov 2002
Zhou Xiaodong, Tan Filemon K, Reveille John D, Wallis Debra, Milewicz Dianna M, Ahn Chul, Wang Andrew, Arnett Frank C
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Fibroblasts from patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) have an activated phenotype characterized by increased synthesis of extracellular matrix (ECM) components. SPARC (secreted protein, acidic and rich in cysteine) regulates the deposition or assembly of ECM components. The aim of th...
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