The main objective of the study is to characterize the gene expression in immune and epithelial cells in salivary gland biopsy samples and blood of pSS (primary Sjögren's syndrome) and non-pSS participants including healthy volunteers.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Salivary Gland
Research Site
Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Research Site
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Research Site
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Research Site
Dallas, Texas, United States
Gene expression levels in immune cells (innate and adaptive) in salivary gland biopsy samples from participants with and without pSS including healthy volunteers
Time frame: Up to 12 months
Gene expression levels in immune cells (innate and adaptive) in blood samples from participants with and without pSS including healthy volunteers
Time frame: Up to 12 months
Gene expression levels in epithelial cells in salivary gland biopsy samples from participants with and without pSS including healthy volunteers
Time frame: Up to 12 months
Gene expression levels in epithelial cells in blood samples from participants with and without pSS including healthy volunteers
Time frame: Up to 12 months
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