Longitudinal analysis of tear cathepsin S activity levels in male non-obese diabetic mice suggests its potential as an early stage biomarker of Sjögren's Syndrome.
Srikanth Reddy JangaMihir ShahYaping JuZhen MengMaria C EdmanSarah F Hamm-AlvarezPublished in: Biomarkers : biochemical indicators of exposure, response, and susceptibility to chemicals (2018)
Tear CTSS activity is elevated with other early disease indicators, suggesting potential as an early stage biomarker for SS.