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Salivary gland development and disease [PDF]
WIREs Developmental Biology, 2015 AbstractMammalian salivary glands synthesize and secrete saliva via a vast interconnected network of epithelial tubes attached to secretory end units. The extensive morphogenesis required to establish this organ is dependent on interactions between multiple cell types (epithelial, mesenchymal, endothelial, and neuronal) and the engagement of a wide ...
Mattingly, Aaron +2 more
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VIRUS AS A CAUSE OF SALIVARY GLAND DISEASES
ODONTO: Dental Journal, 2019 Background: Enlargement in the extraoral region with the absence of abnormal dental and periodontal structures are sometimes seen in dental practice, sometimes followed by xerostomia.
Etis Duhita Rahayuningtyas +1 more
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Sialolithotomy of the submandibular duct using sialendoscopy
Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2019 Background Conventionally, indirect radiography has been used to diagnose salivary gland diseases. However, with the development of sialendoscopy, diagnosis and treatment of salivary gland diseases have become more effective.
Dong-Keon Lee +5 more
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Generation of functional salivary gland tissue from human submandibular gland stem/progenitor cells
Stem Cell Research & Therapy, 2020 Background Organ replacement regenerative therapy based on human adult stem cells may be effective for salivary gland hypofunction. However, the generated tissues are immature because the signaling factors that induce the differentiation of human ...
Yi Sui +8 more
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Diseases of the salivary glands in infants and adolescents
Head & Face Medicine, 2010 Background Diseases of the salivary glands are rare in infants and children (with the exception of diseases such as parotitis epidemica and cytomegaly) and the therapeutic regimen differs from that in adults.
Laskawi Rainer, Ellies Maik
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Relationship between exposure to vector bites and antibody responses to mosquito salivary gland extracts. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2011 Mosquito-borne diseases are major health problems worldwide. Serological responses to mosquito saliva proteins may be useful in estimating individual exposure to bites from mosquitoes transmitting these diseases.
Albin Fontaine +8 more
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Functional peptide KP24 enhances submandibular gland tissue growth in vitro
Regenerative Therapy, 2016 Introduction: Salivary gland hypofunction, also known as xerostomia, occurs as a result of radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, autoimmune diseases, or aging. Xerostomia leads to oral health problems and thus affects the quality of life.
Atsushi Ikeda +5 more
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Xerostomia akibat Terapi Radiasi Leher dan Kepala pada Penderita Kanker Tiroid
Journal of Dentistry Indonesia, 2015 Saliva is essential for preservation of oral health. It aids in preparation of the initial food bolus, assist in taste and swallowing, and lubricates the oral mucosa. In addition it has antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties.
Metawati Tarmidi, Siti Aliyah Pradono
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Computed tomographic characteristics of normal salivary glands in dogs
Open Veterinary Journal, 2023 Background: Various salivary gland diseases diagnosed on computed tomography (CT) in dogs have been reported. However, no study described the size and CT attenuation value of normal salivary glands in dogs.
Seongin Son +5 more
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Data from salivary gland proteome analysis of female Aedes aegypti Linn
Data in Brief, 2017 Salivary gland proteins from female Aedes aegypti mosquito were extracted and analyzed on high-resolution mass spectrometry. Proteomic data was analysed using two search algorithms SEQUEST and Mascot, which results in acquisition of 83,836 spectra which ...
Rakhi Dhawan +6 more
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