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FOXP3, ICOS and ICOSL gene polymorphisms in systemic sclerosis: FOXP3 rs2294020 is associated with disease progression in a female Italian population.
Immunobiology - 1 Jan 2018
D'Amico Fabio, Fiorito Giovanni, Skarmoutsou Evangelia, Granata Mariagrazia, Rossi Giulio A, Trovato Chiara, Bellocchi Chiara, Marchini Maurizio, Beretta Lorenzo, Mazzarino Maria Clorinda
Abstract excerpt
Systemic sclerosis (SSc), an autoimmune disorder, is characterized by vasculopathy, inflammation, progressive perivascular and interstitial fibrosis. Its pathogenesis is largely unknown, however strong evidences suggest that genetic predisposition may contribute to SSc development. Several gene polymorphisms involved in regulatory T cell function have been identified in many autoimmune diseases, including SSc....
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