BAFF (BLyS, TALL-1, THANK, zTNF4) is a member of the TNF superfamily that specifically
regulates B lymphocyte proliferation and survival. Mice transgenic (Tg) for BAFF develop an …

The durability of infection-induced SARS-CoV-2 immunity has major implications for reinfection
and vaccine development. Here, we show a comprehensive profile of antibody, B cell …

Objective Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by dry eyes
and mouth (sicca syndrome) and lymphocytic infiltration of the lacrimal and salivary glands. …

The role of cardiocytes in physiologic removal of apoptotic cells and the subsequent effect of
surface binding by anti-SSA/Ro and -SSB/La antibodies was addressed. Initial experiments …

Many rheumatic diseases have an autoimmune basis, characterized by organ-specific
inflammation and tissue destruction. Diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus …

Background & Aims: Defects in enteric excitatory neurotransmission have been proposed to
underlie the gastrointestinal dysmotility associated with scleroderma (systemic sclerosis). …

Pathogenic autoantibodies arise in many autoimmune diseases, but it is not understood how
the cells making them evade immune checkpoints. Here, single-cell multi-omics analysis …

Secretions from salivary and lacrimal glands are reduced in patients with primary Sjögren's
syndrome (PSS). Since aquaporin 5 is involved in transport of water and is present in …

Salivary and lacrimal gland secretions are reduced in primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS).
Aquaporins (AQPs) are involved in transmembrane water transport, and different isoforms …

Agonistic responses were the primary form of social interaction during five rhesus group
formations. Males showed the most extreme forms of aggression initially, but as formative …