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Activation of the type I interferon pathway in primary Sjogren's syndrome.
Journal of autoimmunity - 1 Nov 2010
Mavragani Clio P, Crow Mary K
Abstract excerpt
Sjogren's syndrome (SS), a chronic autoimmune systemic disease affecting middle aged women, is characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of the salivary and lachrymal glands resulting in dry eyes and dry mouth. Recent advances have revealed a major role for activation of the type I interferon (IFN) pathway in the pathogenesis of the syndrome, as evidenced by the increased circulating type I IFN activity and an...
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