AB0212 Decreased Serum Vitronectin Level in Systemic Sclerosis

• Published in: Annals of the rheumatic diseases Vol. 73; no. Suppl 2; p. 873
• Main Authors: Gundogdu, B., Yolbas, S., Yildirim, A., Aydin, S., Koca, S.S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London BMJ Publishing Group LTD 01.06.2014

Background Vitronectin, one of the integrin αvβ3 ligands, is a multifunctional glycoprotein that is present in blood and in the extracellular matrix. Decreased levels of vitronectin have been reported in patients with meningococcal disease, rheumatoid arthritis and Behçet's disease. Objectives...