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ArticleFrontiers in immunology2024

Retroductal dexamethasone administration promotes the recovery from obstructive and inflammatory salivary gland dysfunction.

Seungyeon Hwang, Jae-Min Cho, Yeo-Jun Yoon, Sunyoung Seo, Yongpyo Hong, Jae-Yol Lim

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Article in Frontiers in immunology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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9 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Organoid-based modeling and regenerative strategies for salivary gland dysfunction.The Korean journal of physiology & pharmacology : official journal of the Korean Physiological Society and the Korean Society of Pharmacology · 2025
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  2. Safety of methylprednisolone irrigation during sialendoscopy: effects on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2025
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  8. Role of ultrasonography in the diagnosis and management of chronic recurrent sialadenitis with sialendoscopy.Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · 2025
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6 authors.

Seungyeon HwangDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Jae-Min ChoDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Yeo-Jun YoonDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Sunyoung SeoDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Yongpyo HongDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Jae-Yol LimDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Salivary gland dysfunction, often resulting from salivary gland obstruction-induced inflammation, is a prevalent condition. Corticosteroid, known for its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties, is commonly prescribed in clinics. This study investigates the therapeutic implications and potential side effects of dexamethasone on obstructive sialadenitis recovery using duct ligation mice and salivary gland organoid models. Methods: Functional and pathological changes were assessed after administering dexamethasone to the duct following deligation 2 weeks after maintaining ligation of the mouse submandibular duct. Additionally, lipopolysaccharide- and tumor necrosis factor-induced salivary gland organoid inflammation models were established to investigate the effects and underlying mechanisms of action of dexamethasone. Results: Dexamethasone administration facilitated SG function restoration, by increasing salivary gland weight and saliva volume while reducing saliva lag time. Histological evaluation revealed, reduced acinar cell atrophy and fibrosis with dexamethasone treatment. Additionally, dexamethasone suppressed pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β and TNF expression. In a model of inflammation in salivary gland organoids induced by inflammatory substances, dexamethasone restored acinar markers such as Conclusions: Our findings suggest the effectiveness of corticosteroids in treating obstructive sialadenitis-induced salivary gland dysfunction by regulating pro-inflammatory cytokines.

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DexamethasoneKruppel-Like Factor 4SialadenitisAcinar CellsAnimalsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAquaporin 5CytokinesDisease Models, AnimalHumansMacrophagesMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLOrganoidsSalivary GlandsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAqp5 protein, mouseAquaporin 5CytokinesDexamethasoneKlf4 protein, mouseKruppel-Like Factor 4corticosteroidsobstructive sialadenitisorganoidsregenerationsalivary glandstem cell

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PMCPMC11263033

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