Septum submucosal glands exhibit aberrant morphology and reduced mucin production in chronic rhinosinusitis.
Onyekachi Ezinna NnabueSteven D PletcherJose G GurrolaAndrew N GoldbergKristiana M JordanSarah M KnoxAlison J MayPublished in: International forum of allergy & rhinology (2021)
Here, we describe a significant alteration in SMG structure and function in the adult CRS posterior septum suggesting reduced gland contribution to MCC. The SMGs of both the nose and sinuses may represent targets for future therapeutic approaches.
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