Progressive systemic sclerosis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009527",
  "term": "Progressive systemic sclerosis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chronic autoimmune disease characterized by widespread fibrosis of the skin and internal organs, as well as vascular abnormalities. It is a form of scleroderma where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues, leading to excessive collagen production. The disease can affect organs such as the lungs, heart, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "systemic autoimmune disease",
    "scleroderma"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1235 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/progressive-systemic-sclerosis/"
}