Figure 2

Sequence of pathological events leading to the development of SSc. ECM, extracellular matrix; IL, interleukin; PDGF, platelet-derived growth factor; SMC, smooth muscle cell; SSc, systemic sclerosis; TGF, transforming growth factor.

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Figure 2.