Skip to main content

Table 1 Comparison of CECs and EPCs number between patients affected by SSc and healthy controls

From: Gene expression profiling in circulating endothelial cells from systemic sclerosis patients shows an altered control of apoptosis and angiogenesis that is modified by iloprost infusion

 

SSc patients (50)

Healthy controls (50)

P value

CECs/mmc

689 ± 464

22 ± 17

< 0,0001

EPCs/mms

146 ± 92

1 ± 1

< 0,0001

  1. CECs, circulating endothelial cells; EPCs, endothelial progenitor cells; SSc, progressive systemic sclerosis.
Back to article page

Arthritis Research & Therapy

ISSN: 1478-6362

Contact us