Abstract Introduction Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune connective tissue disorder
characterized by fibroproliferative vasculopathy, immunological abnormalities and …

Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) residing in the stromal vascular fraction (SVF) of white
adipose tissue are recently emerging as an alternative tool for stem cell-based therapy in …

Systemic sclerosis is a multiorgan autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and
tissue fibrosis of unknown etiology. Recently, adipokines (cell signaling proteins secreted by …

Deregulation of adiponectin is found in systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs).
Its expression is downregulated by various inflammatory mediators, but paradoxically …

Systemic sclerosis (SSc, scleroderma) is a multifaceted rare connective tissue disease
whose pathogenesis is dominated by immune dysregulation, small vessel vasculopathy …

Background Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and interstitial lung disease (ILD) are
the leading causes of death in systemic sclerosis (SSc). Although the six-minute walk test …

It is an indisputable fact that obesity is associated with a series of health problems. One
important hallmark of obesity is excessive accumulation of lipids in the adipocyte, especially …

Relationship between serum adipokine levels and radiographic... : Medicine Relationship
between serum adipokine levels and radiographic progression in patients with ankylosing …

Objective: Malnutrition is a severe complication in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) and it is
associated with significant mortality. Notwithstanding, there is no defined screening or …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review provides a summary of recent insights into the role
of the local white adipose tissue (WAT) in systemic sclerosis. Recent Findings Adipocytes …