Glucocorticoid hormones (GC) are produced by the cells of zona fasciculata in the adrenal gland. The most important GC in human is cortisol, in murine the corticosterone. The release of the hormones is strictly regulated ...

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a connective tissue disease characterised by autoimmune phenomena, generalised vasculopathy and fibrosis. Its heterogeneous manifestations include skin, musculoskeletal, and internal organ ...