Systemic sclerosis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011784",
  "term": "Systemic sclerosis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chronic autoimmune connective tissue disease characterized by excessive collagen deposition, leading to hardening and thickening of the skin and internal organs. This condition can affect the lungs, heart, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract. It is also known as scleroderma and involves the production of specific autoantibodies.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "autoantibody",
    "scleroderma"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1249 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/systemic-sclerosis/"
}