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ReviewFrontiers in pharmacology2024

Emerging biologic frontiers for Sjogren's syndrome: Unveiling novel approaches with emphasis on extra glandular pathology.

Xiao Xiao Li, Maierhaba Maitiyaer, Qing Tan, Wen Hui Huang, Yu Liu, Zhi Ping Liu, Yue Qiang Wen, Yu Zheng, Xing Chen, Rui Lin Chen and 2 more

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Review in Frontiers in pharmacology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Article
  2. Molecular Insights into Oral Manifestations in Sjögren's Disease.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026
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  6. [Effects and Mechanisms of Yangyin Yiqi Huoxue Formula on the Oral Microecology in Sjögren's Syndrome Model Mice].Sichuan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Sichuan University. Medical science edition · 2025
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  9. CD226Frontiers in immunology · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Xiao Xiao LiDepartment of Rheumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Maierhaba MaitiyaerDepartment of Rheumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Qing TanDepartment of Rheumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Wen Hui HuangDepartment of Rheumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Yu LiuDepartment of Clinical Medicine, The First Clinical Medical School of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Zhi Ping LiuOphthalmic Center, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Yue Qiang WenDepartment of Nephrology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Yu ZhengDepartment of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Xing ChenDepartment of Geriatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Rui Lin ChenDepartment of Rheumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Yi TaoDepartment of Rheumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Shui Lian YuDepartment of Rheumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Primary Sjögren's Syndrome (pSS) is a complex autoimmune disorder characterized by exocrine gland dysfunction, leading to dry eyes and mouth. Despite growing interest in biologic therapies for pSS, FDA approval has proven challenging due to trial complications. This review addresses the absence of a molecular-target-based approach to biologic therapy development and highlights novel research on drug targets and clinical trials. A literature search identified potential pSS treatment targets and recent advances in molecular understanding. Overlooking extraglandular symptoms like fatigue and depression is a notable gap in trials. Emerging biologic agents targeting cytokines, signal pathways, and immune responses have proven efficacy. These novel therapies could complement existing methods for symptom alleviation. Improved grading systems accounting for extraglandular symptoms are needed. The future of pSS treatment may involve gene, stem-cell, and tissue-engineering therapies. This narrative review offers insights into advancing pSS management through innovative biologic interventions.

Indexed as

biologic therapiescytokines and chemokinesextraglandular symptomprimary Sjögren’s syndromeSjögren’s syndrome

Identifiers

PMID38828450
PMCPMC11140030

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