Abstract
Lymphocytic infiltration of the lacrimal gland and ocular surface in autoimmune diseases such as Sjögren's syndrome (SS) causes an aqueous-deficient dry eye that is associated with significant morbidity. Previous studies from our laboratory and others have established autoimmune regulator (Aire)deficient mice as a useful model to examine exocrinopathy and ocular surface disease associated with SS. Consistent with human SS, autoreactive CD4
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 753-760 |
| Journal | The American Journal of Pathology |
| Volume | 181 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2012 |