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Egg White Alginate as a Novel Scaffold Biomaterial for 3D Salivary Cell Culturing

Biomimetics, 2021
Saliva production by salivary glands play a crucial role in oral health. The loss of salivary gland function could lead to xerostomia, a condition also known as dry mouth.
Hieu M. Pham, Yuli Zhang, Jose G. Munguia-Lopez, Simon D. Tran   +3 more
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Interleukin-33 produced by M2 macrophages and other immune cells contributes to Th2 immune reaction of IgG4-related disease [PDF]

, 2017
IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is characterized by elevated serum IgG4 and marked infiltration of IgG4-positive cells in multiple organs. Interleukin-33 (IL-33) is a recently described cytokine that is secreted by damaged epithelial cells, macrophages ...
Furukawa Sachiko, Hayashida Jun-Nosuke, Iizuka-Koga Mana, Ishiguro Noriko, Maehara Takashi, Miyake Kensuke, Moriyama Masafumi, Nakamura Seiji, Nakashima Hitoshi, Sumida Takayuki, Tanaka Akihiko, Tsuboi Hiroto, Yamauchi Masaki, 住田 孝之, 坪井 洋人   +14 more
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Ultrasonic Image Characteristics of Palatine Tonsils in Healthy Children and Analysis of Factors Influencing Image Quality

Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, Volume 53, Issue 3, Page 436-444, March/April 2025.
The ultrasound detection rate of the palatine tonsils in children was good. There are characteristic ultrasonic image manifestations. Tonsil ultrasound image quality is affected by individual and local factors. ABSTRACT Objective To explore the ultrasonic image characteristics of palatine tonsils in healthy children and the factors affecting image ...
Ying Cao, Lei Sun, XiaoPeng Li, Qi Zhang, Yue Gao, Hua Wang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Protective effect of Dendrobium officinale polysaccharides on experimental Sjogren's syndrome [PDF]

, 1998
Sjogren's syndrome (SS), usually described as a chronic inflammation which results in xerostomia (dry mouth) and xerophthalmia (dry eyes). According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, body fluid impairment causes the dryness, inducing water ...
Sze, SCW, Shaw, PC, Ng, TB, Zhang, Z, Feng, Y, Chen, JP, Zhang, KY, Tong, Y, Lin, X, Lin, X   +9 more
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Classification of Salivary Gland Tumors on Ultrasound Using Artificial Intelligence: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Accurate classification of salivary gland tumors is critical to guiding appropriate management. This study evaluates the diagnostic performance of artificial intelligence models in classifying salivary gland tumors on ultrasound. Data Sources A comprehensive search of CINAHL, PubMed, and Scopus was conducted through January 28, 2025.
Isabelle J. Chau, Cory Hyun‐su Kim, Shaun A. Nguyen, Lauren R. McCray, Jesse D. Murdaugh, Jason G. Newman   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

IgG4-related autoimmune disease : imaging findings [PDF]

, 2013
IgG4 autoimmune disease (or hyper IgG4 disease) is a relatively recently described systemic disease that is characterised by abundant infiltration of IgG4-positive plasma cells and lymphocytes with associated fibrosis leading to organ dysfunction ...
Vassallo, Pierre
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Dolphin Morbillivirus in Eurasian Otters, Italy [PDF]

, 2019
We report biomolecular evidence of dolphin morbillivirus in 4 wild Eurasian otters (Lutra lutra) from southern Italy; 2 animals showed simultaneous immunohistochemical reactivity against morbilliviral antigen.
Cafiero, Maria Assunta, Carbone, Antonio, Caruso, Marta, Centelleghe, Cinzia, De Riso, Laura, Di Guardo, Giovanni, Galante, Domenico, Guarino, Laura, Mazzariol, Sandro, Padalino, Iolanda, Palazzo, Lucia, Parisi, Antonio, Petrella, Antonio, Troiano, Pasquale   +13 more
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Parathyroid Hormone Sampling From the Anterior Jugular Vein Versus Peripheral Vein After Total Thyroidectomy

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background To determine if anterior jugular vein sampling (AJVS) is non‐inferior to peripheral venous sampling (PVS) for measuring intraoperative parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels following total thyroidectomy. Methods This was a prospective non‐inferiority trial conducted at a tertiary academic medical center.
Noel M. Phan, Keva Li, Eleni A. Varelas, Caleb J. Fan, Raymond L. Chai   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Insights into the molecular mechanism of Sjogren's syndrome [PDF]

, 2017
Sjogren’s syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune disease, that affects primarily salivary and lacrimal glands, leading to increased morbidity. Recent studies indicate that loss of salivary gland function is associated with defective cell polarity ...
Langara, Hans A.
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Effect of Initial Treatment on Disease Outcome for Patients With Submandibular Gland Carcinoma [PDF]

Archives of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, 2007
To elucidate the effect on outcome of initial surgical enucleation with or without definitive surgical resection and radiation therapy for patients with submandibular gland carcinoma.Retrospective clinicopathological review.Tertiary referral center.Eighty-seven consecutive patients (mean follow-up, 8.7 years) with primary submandibular gland carcinoma ...
Scott M, Kaszuba, Mark E, Zafereo, David I, Rosenthal, Adel K, El-Naggar, Randal S, Weber   +4 more
openaire   +2 more sources