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

• Main Authors: Margherita Sisto (Author), Loredana Lorusso (Author), Giuseppe Ingravallo (Author), Beatrice Nico (Author), Domenico Ribatti (Author), Simona Ruggieri (Author), Dario Domenico Lofrumento (Author), Sabrina Lisi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2017-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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 functio...