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body's own cells, causing tissue destruction. in the case of ssc it is the connective tissue, that provides the structure and support for the body (for example bones, ligaments, cartilage, tendons), which is affected. ssc occurs when there is an over production of collagen in the skin and internal organs
, such as the gastrointestinal tract, kidney, heart, and lungs. collagen is a protein that primarily makes up fibrous connective tissue found in tendons and ligaments, in the skin and in some other organs. symptoms result when the collagen build-up in the blood vessels of the affected organs causes inflammation...
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