title: Sialochemistry of KCS patients.
abstract: Sialochemistry was used to detect salivary gland involvement in KCS patients. Significantly elevated IgA was found in 52% of the patients, potassium in 48% and sodium in 32%. No correlation between the grade of Schirmer's test and the extent of changes in salivary composition was observed. The results indicate that salivary IgA, K and Na concentrations can be used for detection of salivary gland involvement of KCS patients.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007070:Immunoglobulin A / Q000032:analysis; D007637:Keratoconjunctivitis / Q000378:metabolism*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011188:Potassium / Q000032:analysis; D012463:Saliva / Q000032:analysis*; D012469:Salivary Glands / Q000378:metabolism; D012964:Sodium / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D007070:Immunoglobulin A; D012964:Sodium; D011188:Potassium