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Efferocytosis dysfunction in CXCL4-induced M4 macrophages: phenotypic insights in systemic sclerosis in vitro and in vivo.
Frontiers in immunology - 1 Jan 2024
Le Tallec Erwan, Bellamri Nessrine, Lelong Marie, Morzadec Claudie, Frenger Quentin, Ballerie Alice, Cazalets Claire, Lescoat Alain, Gros Frédéric, Lecureur Valérie
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Introduction: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disease characterized by antinuclear antibody production, which has been linked to an excess of apoptotic cells, normally eliminated by macrophages through efferocytosis. Additionally, circulating levels of CXCL4, a novel SSc biomarker, correlate with more severe fibrotic manifestations of the disease. Considering the defective efferocytosis of macrophages...
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