Abstract Number: 1019 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Involvement of Mast Cells in the Pathogenesis of Sjögren’s Syndrome By Induction of Tissue Fibrosis Via Fibroblast Collagen Synthesis
Background/Purpose: There is an emerging view that mast cells may play a pivotal role in several inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. However, the role of mast…Abstract Number: 566 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Immune Response to Seasonal Flu Vaccination in Patients with Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome
Background/Purpose: Vaccination of rheumatic patients has been reported to induce lower antibody titers than in healthy individuals. However, studies have primarily included patients treated with…Abstract Number: 567 • 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Minor Salivary Gland Histopathology, Major Salivary Gland Ultrasonography, and Secretory Function in Smoking Patients with Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome
Background/Purpose: Several studies have reported a protective effect of smoking with regard to risk for primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) and minor salivary gland inflammation. To…