Hormonal transitions across the lifespan shape susceptibility to Sjogren’s disease

Age-dependent hormonal changes correspond with evolving sex bias in SjD, challenging the static 9:1 female-to-male paradigm. These findings highlight the role of age-related hormonal dynamics in shaping autoimmune susceptibility.

Authors

Melodie L. Weller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6646-1403)
Eliza C. Diggins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9389-9098)

Institutions

University of Utah (US)

Publication Details

Journal: Lara D. Veeken
Published: 2026-02-18
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keag087
Primary Topic: Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
Type: article
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Hormonal transitions across the lifespan shape susceptibility to Sjogren’s disease

Melodie L. Weller, Eliza C. Diggins

Feb 18, 2026

Lara D. Veeken

Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions

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Hormonal transitions across the lifespan shape susceptibility to Sjogren’s disease

Melodie L. Weller, Eliza C. Diggins

February 18, 2026article en

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Lara D. VeekenVol. 65(3)

University of Utah (US)

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Hormonal transitions across the lifespan shape susceptibility to Sjogren’s disease — Melodie L. Weller, Eliza C. Diggins · Lara D. Veeken (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS