Immune Cell Alterations in Eyes Linked to Sjögren’s Severity Bodywide

Alterations to immune dendritic cells in the eyes of people with Sjögren’s syndrome were associated with both bodywide and eye-related disease severity, a study reported. Using a non-invasive specialized microscope to examine these immune cells on the surface of the eyes might be an objective way of evaluating disease…

Chinese Herbal Medicine Found Effective in Preclinical Study

A Chinese herbal medication called SS-1 can reduce inflammation and improve saliva flow, likely due to an inhibitory effect on dendritic cells — a component of the innate immune system, according to a recent study in a mouse model of Sjögren’s syndrome. The study, “Effect of…