The role of stroma and epithelial cells in primary Sjögren's syndrome
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The role of stroma and epithelial cells in primary Sjögren's syndrome
Abstract
Primary SS (pSS) is a chronic autoimmune condition characterized by infiltration of the exocrine glands and systemic B cell hyperactivation. This glandular infiltration is associated with loss of glandular function, with pSS patients primarily presenting with severe dryness of the eyes and mouth. Within the affected glands, the infiltrating lymphocytes are organized in tertiary lymphoid structures. Tertiary lymphoid structures subvert normal tissue architecture and impact on organ function, by promoting the activation and maintenance of autoreactive lymphocytes. This review summarizes the current knowledge about the role of stromal cells (including endothelium, epithelium, nerves and fibroblasts) in the pathogenesis of pSS, in particular the interactions taking place between stromal cells and infiltrating lymphocytes. We will provide evidences pointing towards the driving role of stromal cells in the orchestration of the local inflammatory milieu, thus highlighting the need for therapies aimed at targeting this compartment alongside classical immunosuppression in pSS.
Keywords: B cells; chemokines; germinal centre; primary Sjögren’s syndrome; stroma; tertiary lymphoid structures.
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