Expression of estrogen receptor and androgen receptor in salivary gland tissues in patients with Sjgren's syndrome / 实用口腔医学杂志

ABSTRACT

0.05),that of AR 84.21% and 50.00% (P0.05). Conclusions: The pathogenesis of SS salivary glands appears to be linked to decrease or loss of topical action of androgens.Sex hormones act on epithelial cells of salivary glands through corresponding receptors.