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Purpose Although normal function of the lacrimal gland is essential for vision (and thus for human well-being), the lacrimal gland remains rather poorly understood at a molecular level.
Galina Dvoriantchikova+6 more
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Nitrate Prevents Sjögren's Disease by Modulating T Helper Cells via NF‐κB Pathway Suppression
ABSTRACT Objective Sjögren's disease (SjD) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by abnormal T helper (Th) cell distribution in the salivary glands (SGs). Although nitrate can regulate immune responses and preserve SGs function, its preventive effects on SjD remain unexplored.
Conglin Du+8 more
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Identification of the molecular basis of the lacrimo-auriculo-dento-digital (LADD) syndrome [PDF]
Lacrimo-auriculo-dento-digital (LADD) syndrome, also known as Levy-Hollister syndrome, is a rare autosomal dominant developmental disorder, mainly characterized by abnormalities of the lacrimal system and salivary glands, ears and hearing, teeth and ...
Rohmann, Edyta
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Lacrimal Gland Involvement in Blepharophimosis-Ptosis-Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome [PDF]
PURPOSE: To describe the involvement of the lacrimal gland (LG) in blepharophimosis-ptosis-epicanthus inversus syndrome (BPES). DESIGN: Observational, cross-sectional study.
A v Cruz, A+7 more
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Chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) is a major complication of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Dry eye disease is the prominent ocular sequel of cGVHD and is caused by excessive inflammation and fibrosis in the lacrimal glands. Heavy chain-
Y. Ogawa+8 more
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Lacrimal glands in cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a systemic disease involving defective mucus secretion in different parts of the body resulting in a wide range of systemic complications. We are presenting the histology of the lacrimal gland from a 25 year old male with cystic fibrosis using light microscopy. To the best of our knowledge this is the first report.
Adra Alhumeidan+4 more
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Keratoconjunctivitis sicca in intact Aksaray Malakli breed dogs: Evaluation of 50 cases
Abstract Objectives Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) is characterized by decreased aqueous tear film components, leading to ocular surface damage. Diagnosis involves clinical examination, Schirmer Tear Test (STT1), and Tear Film Break‐Up Time (TFBUT) measurement.
Nihan Avci+3 more
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Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma is the third most common non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and it is strongly associated with helicobacter pylori infection of the stomach.
Mohammed Hasosah+5 more
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ABSTRACT Purpose To describe a surgical method for correcting lower lid entropion, lateral canthal entropion, and macroblepharon. Methods Lid margins were incised at a 45° angle, and lateral lid margins and a rhomboid shaped piece of skin were resected based on the degree of macroblepharon.
Maximilian Werner‐Tutschku+1 more
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Workshop on meibomian gland dysfunction [PDF]
Federal University of São Paulo Department of OphthalmologyUniversidade de São Paulo epartment of Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, and Head and Neck SurgerySchepens Eye Research InstituteHarvard Medical School Department of OphthalmologyTear Film ...
FREITAS, Denise de+3 more
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