Endothelial specialization of salivary gland vessels for accelerated lymphocyte transfer in Sjögren's syndrome

Freemont, A.J.; Jones, C.J.

Journal of Rheumatology 10(5): 801-804

1983


ISSN/ISBN: 0315-162X
PMID: 6644704
Document Number: 200145
We describe vessels within the lymphocytic infiltrate of the salivary glands in Sjögren's syndrome that are identical to those specialized for lymphocyte transport in lymph nodes. These vessels may represent a mechanism for increased lymphocyte traffic into the gland and thereby contribute significantly to the inflammatory process.

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