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ArticleInternational journal of immunopathology and pharmacology

Exploring the relationship between oxidative stress status and inflammatory markers during primary Sjögren's syndrome: A new approach for patient monitoring.

Sarah Benchabane, Souad Sour, Sourour Zidi, Zohra Hadjimi, Lyazidi Nabila, Dahbia Acheli, Amel Bouzenad, Houda Belguendouz, Chafia Touil-Boukoffa

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  2. Diagnostic significance of salivary and glandular siglec-5 in Sjögren disease and non-Sjögren sicca.Inflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.] · 2026
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  3. Potassium-Rich, Gluten-Free Diets for Patients with Sjögren's Syndrome: A Mini-ReviewEndocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets · 2026
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  6. [Bioinformatics analysis of oxidative stress and immune infiltration in rheumatoid arthritis].Nan fang yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of Southern Medical University · 2025
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Sarah BenchabaneLaboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology (LBCM), Cytokines and NO Synthases Team, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), Algiers, Algeria.ORCID 0000-0002-2563-9009
Souad SourFaculty of Natural Sciences and Life, Department of Biology, Saad Dahlab's University of Blida, Blida, Algeria.
Sourour ZidiLaboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology (LBCM), Cytokines and NO Synthases Team, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), Algiers, Algeria.
Zohra HadjimiLaboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology (LBCM), Cytokines and NO Synthases Team, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), Algiers, Algeria.ORCID 0009-0003-7844-9297
Lyazidi NabilaInternal Medicine Department, Issad Hassani Hospital- Algiers 1 University of Medicine, Algiers, Algeria.
Dahbia AcheliInternal Medicine Department, Douera Hospital- Algiers 1 University of Medicine, Algiers, Algeria.
Amel BouzenadMedical Biology Laboratory, Pasteur Institut- Algiers 1 University of Medicine, Algiers, Algeria.
Houda BelguendouzLaboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology (LBCM), Cytokines and NO Synthases Team, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), Algiers, Algeria.
Chafia Touil-BoukoffaLaboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biology (LBCM), Cytokines and NO Synthases Team, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), Algiers, Algeria.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionPrimary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) is a chronic inflammatory disease primarily affects exocrine glands dysfunction. Oxidative stress (OS) is a phenomenon occurring as a result of an imbalance between the generation of free radicals and antioxidant defense system. Hence, we aimed to establish the status of OS and inflammatory response according to the pSS disease activity index. In this context, we investigated malondialdehyde (MDA), and antioxidant enzymes during pSS. The possible association between MDA and nitric oxide (NO) levels and between MDA and some pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, and IL-33).

methodsThe study has been conducted on 53 pSS patients. The antioxidant enzymes, represented by glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD), were estimated by a colorimetric activity kit. Whereas, MDA value was assessed by measuring thiobarbituric acid reactive substances. Moreover, pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, and IL-33) and NO were respectively quantified by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) and the modified Griess.

resultsInterestingly, we report a notable reduction in our pSS patients' antioxidant enzyme activity, while NO, MDA and proinflammatory cytokines values were significantly increased. pSS patients with higher disease activity had much stronger increases in NO and MDA levels. No significant difference was assessed in CRP level. Additionally, substantial significant correlations between plasmatic NO and MDA levels and between MDA, NO and IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α cytokines were reported. However, no significant association was found between NO, MDA and IL-33 concentrations.

conclusionCollectively, our data showed altered oxidant-antioxidant balance in pSS patients. MDA, NO, IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α seem to be good indicators in monitoring disease activity. Oxidative stress was closely related to inflammation in pSS. Exploiting this relationship might provide valuable indicators in the follow-up and prognosis of pSS with a potential therapeutic value.

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BiomarkersCytokinesMalondialdehydeNitric OxideOxidative StressSjogren's SyndromeAdultAgedAntioxidantsCatalaseFemaleGlutathione PeroxidaseHumansInflammationInflammation MediatorsMaleAntioxidantsBiomarkersCatalaseCytokinesGlutathione PeroxidaseInflammation MediatorsMalondialdehydeNitric OxideSuperoxide Dismutaseinflammationnitric oxideoxidative stressprimary Sjögren’s syndromeproinflammatory cytokines

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PMCPMC11191624

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