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ReviewJournal of dental sciences2025

A review of the roles of exosomes in salivary gland diseases with an emphasis on primary Sjögren's syndrome.

Xianzhen Cui, Liu Liu, Chengchen Duan, Suning Mao, Guanru Wang, Honglin Li, Cheng Miao, Yubin Cao

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Review in Journal of dental sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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  5. Exosomes as immunomodulators in autoimmune inflammation: implications for primary Sjögren's disease.Inflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.] · 2025
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8 authors.

Xianzhen CuiDepartment of Pathology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Liu LiuState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Chengchen DuanState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Suning MaoState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Guanru WangState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Honglin LiState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Cheng MiaoState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Yubin CaoState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Salivary gland diseases encompass a broad range of conditions, including autoimmune, inflammatory, obstructive, and neoplastic disorders, significantly impacting oral health and overall well-being. Recent research has highlighted the crucial role of exosomes, small extracellular vesicles, in these diseases. Exosomes mediate intercellular communication by transferring bioactive molecules such as proteins, microRNAs, and lipids, positioning them as potential diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic agents. In primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS), exosomes derived from Epstein-Barr virus-infected B cells and activated T cells transfer key microRNAs that impair calcium signaling, contributing to glandular dysfunction. Exosome-based biomarkers like Ro/SSA and La/SSB, found in saliva, serum, and tears, offer non-invasive diagnostic tools for early disease detection. Furthermore, mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes show promise in treating pSS by modulating immune responses and promoting tissue repair. While exosomes hold promise for the diagnosis and treatment of other salivary gland diseases, such as radiation-induced xerostomia and sialolithiasis, their application remains limited, necessitating further research to unlock their full diagnostic and therapeutic potential. This review focuses on the role of exosomes in salivary gland diseases, with an emphasis on pSS, and highlights the need for future clinical applications and large-scale trials.

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ExosomesExtracellular vesiclesMesenchymal stem cellsSalivary gland diseasesSjogren's syndrome

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PMCPMC11762945

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