Abnormal distribution of AQP4 in minor salivary glands of primary Sjögren’s syndrome patients

Abnormal distribution of AQP4 in minor salivary glands of primary Sjögren’s syndrome patients

A decreased saliva production occurs in primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS), an autoimmune disease characterized by oral and ocular dryness due to dysfunction of the lacrimal and salivary glands (SGs). Since water movement is involved in saliva secretion, the expression, localization, and function of t...

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Main Authors: Margherita Sisto, Loredana Lorusso, Giuseppe Ingravallo, Beatrice Nico, Domenico Ribatti, Simona Ruggieri, Dario Domenico Lofrumento, Sabrina Lisi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-05-01
Series:Autoimmunity
Subjects:
aquaporin
sjögren’s syndrome
salivary glands
myoepithelial cells
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08916934.2017.1341495

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