Soluble CCN2/connective tissue growth factor levels in Egyptian systemic sclerosis patients: Possible association with cutaneous and pulmonary fibrosis

ConclusionThe work indicates the importance of CCN2 in cutaneous and pulmonary fibrosis in patients with SSc especially those with diffuse subtype. An additional prospective large scale, a longitudinal study should be carried out to support these findings and to reveal the mechanistic connections between CCN-2 levels and SSc disease manifestations.
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research