Modulation of fibrosis in systemic sclerosis by nitric oxide and antioxidants.

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Published in Cardiol Res Pract on October 31, 2011

Authors

Audrey Dooley1, K Richard Bruckdorfer, David J Abraham

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1: Centre for Rheumatology and Connective Tissue Disease, University College London Medical School, Royal Free Campus, London NW3 2PF, UK.

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