The role of free radicals in pathogenesis of systemic sclerosis

• Authors: K. Komosinska , K. Olczyk , K. Winsz
• Languages of publication: PL

Abstracts

EN

This article reviews the current concept in the ethiology and pathogenesis of systemic sclerosis. It is suggested that free radicals play a crucial role in pathomechanisms of scleroderma. In addition, the influence of some environmental agents (silica, bleomycin, aalcohol, toxic oil) on free radical production and subsequent induction of scleroderma or scleroderma-like syndrome is also described.

Keywords

EN

CYTOKINE   DIABETES MELLITUS   FREE RADICAL  

Discipline

• EXPERIMENTAL_BIOLOGY_&_MEDICINE: EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY & MEDICINE

• Journal: Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej
• Year: 1997
• Volume: 51
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 285-303
• Document Type: article
• Publication order reference: K.Komosinska, ul. Piastow 24/78, 40-868 Katowice, Poland