Scientists probe immune cell signals in rare scleroderma disease
NCT ID NCT02562079
First seen May 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study looked at how blood vessel cells and immune cells talk to each other in people with systemic sclerosis, a rare autoimmune disease that causes skin hardening. Researchers collected skin samples from 350 adults aged 18 to 75 to measure a specific protein (OX40L) on blood vessel cells. The goal was to better understand the disease process, not to test a new treatment.
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Service de Rhumatologie - Tripode - Hôpital Pellegrin
Bordeaux, Bordeaux, 33076, France
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