Immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)-related disease (IgG4-RD) is the name given to a recently described disorder that presents in soft tissues, often
exocrine glands, as mass-forming lesions and in lymph nodes as IgG4-related lymphadenopathy (IgG4-RL).
Further, there are many reports on the connection between increased blood plasma CCK in response to protein injection into the small intestine and regulation of secretion in the
exocrine gland of the pancreas (Tachibana et al., 1995; Swanson et al., 2004).
These peptide pheromones are secreted by the albumen gland, a large
exocrine gland that packages the eggs into a cordon.
Larvae were examined for the location of
exocrine gland openings which is a characteristic of this insect family (Weatherson et al.
The impact of medications on
exocrine gland pathology and function in patients infected with HIV is complex and not well understood.
Exocrine glands such as salivary glands, lacrimal glands and mammary glands secrete a variety of peptide growth factors which are crucial for their development, cellular proliferation, differentiation and healing (Kouidhi et al., 2012).
By definition, CF is a hereditary disorder affecting the
exocrine glands. It causes the production of abnormally thick mucus, leading to the blockage of the pancreatic ducts, intestines and bronchi, and often resulting in respiratory infection.
The main histopathological feature of SS is lymphocytic infiltration of the
exocrine glands, resulting in acinar cell death, probably through apoptosis.[1] The exact etiology and pathogenesis of SS are still not clear.
Cystic fibrosis affects many types of the
exocrine glands such as the lungs, liver, pancreas, intestines and kidneys.
Sjogren's syndrome (SjS) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting
exocrine glands. Dryness of the mouth and eyes are the most common symptoms.
Sjogren's syndrome is a systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by a unique set of signs and symptoms predominantly caused by a cell-mediated autoimmunity against
exocrine glands [7].
Primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of
exocrine glands. At least onethird of pSS patients present with extraglandular systemic features including neurologic, articular, pulmonary, or renal manifestations.
Cutaneous glands are
exocrine glands, as the secretion is released via a duct to the outer skin surface.
