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Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 2008 Sjogren′s syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder. It is characterized by dysfunction and destruction of exocrine glands associated with lymphocytic infiltrates and immunological hyperactivity.
Ankur Jethlia +2 more
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Coexisting primary Sjögren’s syndrome and sarcoidosis: coincidence, mutually exclusive conditions or syndrome? [PDF]
, 2014 Herein, we describe a 44-year-old female diagnosed with histologically proven coexistence of primary Sjögren's syndrome and sarcoidosis with pulmonary and muscular involvement.
Duarte, C +6 more
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Arthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.Sjögren disease (SjD) is a common systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation of the exocrine glands, resulting in dryness. Patients frequently exhibit extraglandular manifestations affecting various organ systems. To date, there are no US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)‐approved disease‐modifying therapies for SjD. In this review, we
Rachael A. Gordon, Sara S. McCoy
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Matriptase deletion initiates a Sjögren's syndrome-like disease in mice. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 The objective of this study was to determine the effect of epithelial barrier disruption, caused by deficiency of the membrane-anchored serine protease, matriptase, on salivary gland function and the induction of autoimmunity in an animal model.Embryonic
Hongen Yin +9 more
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Sjögren Syndrome Complicated by Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue Lymphoma and Lymphocytic Interstitial Pneumonia. [PDF]
, 2015 Sjögren syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune disease with exocrine glands dysfunction and multiorgan involvement. It is associated with increased risk of lymphoproliferative disorders, especially B-cell marginal zone lymphoma.
Ahmed, Fatma +5 more
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British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.Aim Elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI) has markedly improved cystic fibrosis (CF) outcomes. However, its long‐term impact on nutrition, metabolism and liver health remains underexplored. We assessed 30‐month changes in pulmonary, nutritional, metabolic and inflammatory markers in people with CF (PwCF) homozygous for F508del.
Nicola Perrotta +5 more
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Modulation of social behavior by the agouti pigmentation gene [PDF]
, 2014 Agouti is a secreted neuropeptide that acts as an endogenous antagonist of melanocortin receptors. Mice and rats lacking agouti (called non-agouti) have dark fur due to a disinhibition of melanocortin signaling and pigment deposition in the hair follicle.
Carola V +5 more
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Ecology and evolution of pyrazines in insects
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Chemical communication is the oldest and most widespread form of signalling among and within organisms. Among the many compounds involved in such communication, pyrazines – nitrogen‐containing heterocyclic molecules – are especially intriguing due to their widespread occurrence across the tree of life, from bacteria and fungi to insects and ...
Zowi Oudendijk +2 more
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An in vivo study of the effects on serum glucose, amylase and histopathology of the feline pancreatic tissue treated by focused ultrasound. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 Pancreatic cancer is one of the most malignant neoplasms originating in the digestive system. Focused ultrasound (FUS) treatment instead of the surgery operation has been used to treat Pancreatic cancer noninvasively in clinical trials. The endocrine and
Ying Mao +7 more
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What's in a Name? Classification of Diabetes Mellitus in Veterinary Medicine and Why It Matters [PDF]
, 2016 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a syndrome caused by various etiologies. The clinical manifestations of DM are not indicative of the cause of the disease, but might be indicative of the stage and severity of the disease process.
Abdul-Rasoul +110 more
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