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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Site-restricted persistent cytomegalovirus infection after selective long-term depletion of CD4+ T lymphocytes [PDF]
, 1989 We have established a murine model system for exploring the ability of a CD4 subset-deficient host to cope with cytomegalovirus infection, and reported three findings.
Jonjic, Stipan +4 more
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Profile of Serum Heat Shock Protein-27 Level in Patients with Salivary Gland Tumor [PDF]
Journal of Dentistry, 2022 Statement of the Problem: Heat shock protein 27 (HSP27) plays important roles in many cellular processes and has been implicated in different types of diseases such as cancers.Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the serum level of HSP27 in patients ...
Negar Moghadasi +6 more
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MicroRNAs from saliva of anopheline mosquitoes mimic human endogenous miRNAs and may contribute to vector-host-pathogen interactions [PDF]
, 2019 During blood feeding haematophagous arthropods inject into their hosts a cocktail of salivary proteins whose main role is to counteract host haemostasis, inflammation and immunity. However, animal body fluids are known to also carry miRNAs.
Arcà, Bruno +7 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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Description of a new actinosporean type from South African freshwater [PDF]
, 2004 The 1st report on actinospores described these organisms as parasites related to myxosporeans. For a long time this group of parasites was believed to represent an independent taxonomic entity.
Avenant-Oldewage, Annemarie +2 more
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Frontiers in Dental Medicine, 2022 Multiple pathologies and non-pathological factors can disrupt the function of the non-regenerative human salivary gland including cancer and cancer therapeutics, autoimmune diseases, infections, pharmaceutical side effects, and traumatic injury.
Devon Duron Ehnes +17 more
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Ultrasonographic criteria for the major salivary glands: a perspective for the application of new technologies [PDF]
, 2018 It emerges from the interesting recent article by David et al. (4) on high-resolution ultrasound is the first line examination for parotid gland diffuse disease and focal lesions, normally using grey-scale and color-Doppler ultrasound especially using
Messineo, Daniela
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