Connective tissue diseases can be genetic or autoimmune. Symptoms may vary by disease and can include pain and fatigue. Each disease has its own treatment options. Connective tissue holds the cells of ...

Myofibroblasts are the predominant cell type that are present in granulation tissue of contracting wounds and fibrocontractive diseases, and are also present in some developing or normal adult tissues ...

Undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) is a type of autoimmune disease. It can cause symptoms like joint pain and swelling, skin symptoms, and more. The exact prevalence of UCTD is unknown, ...

THE relation between the thyroid gland and rheumatic disorders has long excited interest. 1–7 In particular, an association between some of the connective-tissue diseases and Hashimoto's thyroiditis ...

Under steady state conditions, cells must actively maintain the mechanical properties of the extracellular matrix (ECM) to maintain the normal function of many, if not all, tissues. Cells control ECM ...