Sjögren’s syndrome: studying the disease in mice [PDF]
Sjögren’s syndrome (SS), a systemic autoimmune disease, is characterized by infl ammation of exocrine tissues accompanied by a signifi cant loss of their secretory function.
Delaleu, Nicolas Hervé +3 more
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Autoantibodies against Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor on Exocrine Glands in Sjögren Syndrome [PDF]
These investigations demonstrate that serum antibodies against muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChR) in primary Sjögren syndrome (pSS) and associated Sjögren syndrome (aSS) bind and activate both cholinergic receptors of M3 in salivary gland and M1 ...
Borda, Enri Santiago +1 more
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Current knowledge on exocrine glands in carabid beetles: structure, function and chemical compounds
Many exocrine products used by ground beetles are pheromones and allomones that regulate intra- and interspecific interactions and contribute to their success in terrestrial ecosystems.
Anita Giglio +3 more
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Recent Advances in Mouse Models of Sjögren's Syndrome
Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a complex rheumatoid disease that mainly affects exocrine glands, resulting in xerostomia (dry mouth) and xerophthalmia (dry eye). SS is characterized by autoantibodies, infiltration into exocrine glands, and ectopic expression
Yunzhen Gao +4 more
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A Lucky Mistake: The Splenic Glands of Marcello Malpighi [PDF]
PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW: More than 50% of all gynaecological cancers can be classified as rare tumours (defined as an annual incidence of
Chaviano, Felicia +3 more
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Bilateral parotid gland punctate calcifications in Sjögren's Syndrome: a case report
Sjögren's syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by mononuclear infiltration of exocrine glands, most commonly the lacrimal and salivary glands.
Gabriele Noreikaite, BS +2 more
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Pancreas and islet cell transplantation [PDF]
Currently, for the patient with type 1 diabetes, a definitive treatment without resorting to the use of exogenous insulin can be achieved only with pancreas or islet cell transplantation.
A.N. Balamurugan +94 more
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UHFUS: A Valuable Tool in Evaluating Exocrine Gland Abnormalities in Sjögren’s Disease
Sjögren’s Disease (SjD) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the salivary and lacrimal glands, leading to xerostomia and xerophthalmia. Ultrasonography of Major Salivary Glands (SGUS) is a well-established tool for the identification of the ...
Giovanni Fulvio +7 more
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Adenoid cystic carcinoma: emerging role of translocations and gene fusions. [PDF]
Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC), the second most common salivary gland malignancy, is notorious for poor prognosis, which reflects the propensity of ACC to progress to clinically advanced metastatic disease.
Brait, Mariana +5 more
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In situ patrolling of regulatory T cells is essential for protecting autoimmune exocrinopathy. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Migration of T cells, including regulatory T (Treg) cells, into the secondary lymph organs is critically controlled by chemokines and adhesion molecules.
Naozumi Ishimaru +6 more
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