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Tenomodulin expression in the periodontal ligament enhances cellular adhesion. [PDF]
, 2013 Tenomodulin (Tnmd) is a type II transmembrane protein characteristically expressed in dense connective tissues such as tendons and ligaments. Its expression in the periodontal ligament (PDL) has also been demonstrated, though the timing and function ...
Chung, Ung-Il +10 more
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Neuro‐Sjögren: Uncommon or underestimated problem?
Brain and Behavior, 2020 Objectives Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a chronic inflammatory disease with an autoimmune background with possible complications from peripheral (PNS) and central nervous system (CNS).
Marta Jaskólska +7 more
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Imaging diagnosis-computed tomography of traction bronchiectasis secondary to pulmonary fibrosis in a Patterdale Terrier [PDF]
, 2016 An 8-year-old, Patterdale terrier was referred for evaluation of tachypnoea, exercise intolerance, and weight loss. Computed tomographic images showed pneumomediastinum, diffuse pulmonary ground glass opacity, and marked dilatation of peripheral bronchi,
Fitzgerald, E +2 more
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The role of endothelin-1 in pulmonary arterial hypertension. [PDF]
, 2014 Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare but debilitating disease, which if left untreated rapidly progresses to right ventricular failure and eventually death. In the quest to understand the pathogenesis of this disease differences in the profile,
Chester, AH, Yacoub, MH
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Association study between immune-related miRNAs and mixed connective tissue disease
Arthritis Research & Therapy, 2021 Background Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is a rare condition that is distinguished by the presence of specific U1-RNP antibodies. Information about its etiopathology and diagnostics is still unclear.
Barbara Stypińska +4 more
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Clinical Case Reports, 2023 Key Clinical Message This case highlights a potential association between influenza vaccination and the development of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), prompting the need for increased vigilance regarding vaccine‐related autoimmune ...
Mehdi Jafarpour +4 more
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Clinical Case Reports, 2023 Key Clinical Message Castleman disease is an infrequent disease that affects the lymph nodes and related tissues. The condition may manifest with lymphadenopathy, characterized by the enlargement of the lymph nodes, alongside additional symptoms such as ...
Alireza Khabbazi +4 more
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RheumatologySystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by high heterogeneity of clinical manifestations and an uncertain prognosis. Although the mortality rate due to SLE has decreased significantly in recent decades, there is still a
Dorota Suszek +9 more
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eLife, 2023 Accumulation of dysfunctional chondrocytes has detrimental consequences on the cartilage homeostasis and is thus thought to play a crucial role during the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA).
Jana Riegger, Rolf E Brenner
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The role of nailfold capillaroscopy in interstitial lung diseases - Can it differentiate idiopathic cases from collagen tissue disease associated interstitial lung diseases? [PDF]
, 2015 Introduction: Nailfold capillaroscopy (NFC) is a non-invasive diagnostic test that is mostly used for early diagnosis of collagen tissue diseases (CTDs). We aimed to evaluate whether NFC findings could be a clue for discriminating idiopathic interstitial
Altınışık, Göksel +4 more
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