Scientists probe immune Cells' role in hardening skin disease
NCT ID NCT03559465
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study looked at whether certain immune cells (B lymphocytes) contribute to scarring in people with systemic sclerosis, a disease that causes skin and organ hardening. Researchers compared blood and skin samples from 71 participants—patients and healthy volunteers—to measure scarring-related gene activity. No treatments were tested; the goal was to better understand the disease process.
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Hôpital Claude Huriez, CHU
Lille, France
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