Publications by authors named "Danbao Ma"
Article Synopsis
- - Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune disease characterized by symptoms like dry eyes and mouth, primarily affecting the lacrimal and salivary glands, leading to irreversible damage known as glandular fibrosis due to chronic inflammation.
- - The exact mechanisms behind glandular fibrosis in SS are not well understood, but it’s believed to involve interactions between immune cells and glandular epithelial cells, along with factors like TGF-β and extracellular matrix remodeling.
- - There is a potential link between viral infections, such as COVID-19, and the worsening of SS symptoms, as viral responses can intensify autoimmune reactions and lead to increased inflammation in the salivary glands.
Ethnopharmacological treatments have shown beneficial effects in the clinical practice of autoimmune disorders. However, the underlying mechanism of immunomodulatory effects remains challenging, given the complicate composition of herbal medicines. Here, we developed an immunological approach to interrogate the T helper cell response.
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