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Charalampos Skarlis¹, Sylvia Raftopoulou¹, Clio P Mavragani^1,2,3

¹Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece.

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Primary Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune condition primarily affecting perimenopausal women. Research focuses on understanding its chronic systemic effects and developing targeted therapies.

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Rheumatology
Immunology
Women's Health

Background:

Primary Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease.
It predominantly impacts perimenopausal women, highlighting a specific demographic focus.

Discussion:

The study investigates the multifaceted systemic manifestations of primary SS.
Understanding the pathophysiology is crucial for effective management strategies.

Key Insights:

Primary SS affects multiple organ systems beyond salivary and lacrimal glands.
Early diagnosis and comprehensive management are essential for patient outcomes.

Outlook:

Further research into the underlying autoimmune mechanisms of SS is warranted.
Developing novel therapeutic targets for primary Sjögren's syndrome remains a priority.