The tumor protein CA153 may be a valuable blood biomarker for the early diagnosis and treatment of interstitial…
Articles by Inês Martins, PhD
Alterations in salivary glands that cause immune cell infiltration in Sjӧgren’s syndrome patients may be triggered by changes in…
Vaginal dryness in women with primary Sjögren’s syndrome may be caused by defective blood vessels and an infiltration of immune…
Seasonal changes do not appear to significantly influence the main symptoms of primary Sjögren’s syndrome — pain, fatigue, and…
Activating the immune receptor Ly9 significantly reduces the infiltration of immune cells into the salivary glands and kidneys of mice…
Difficulties with engaging in sex — including arousal, lubrication, orgasm, and satisfaction — are significant in women with primary Sjögren’s syndrome compared…
A combination of leflunomide and hydroxychloroquine significantly reduced disease activity, increased salivary flow, and improved patient-perceived health in patients with…
Compounds known as glucosides, extracted from the root of a flower called the Chinese peony, alleviated dryness, lessened fatigue, and…
Levels of BST-2 — a molecule involved in fighting virus infections — in salivary glands correlate with disease activity in patients with…
Cyclosporine A treatment improves vision and increases tear production in people with moderate-to-severe dry eye disease, including those with Sjögren’s…