Expression of NGAL-specific cells and mRNA levels correlate with inflammation in the salivary gland, and its overexpression in the saliva, of patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome
Salivary gland involvement is a characteristic feature of primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS), where tissue destruction is mediated by infiltrating immune cells, and may be accompanied by the presence of adipose tissue. Optimally diagnosing this multifactorial disease requires the incorporation of addi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2020-08-01
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| Series: | Autoimmunity |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08916934.2020.1795140 |