Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a multifaceted condition that can result from reduced salivary flow or altered saliva composition. It is particularly prevalent among the elderly and ...

An interview with Dr. Valeria Mercadante from University College London, Dr. Siri Beier Jensen from Aarhus University, and Dr. Douglas Peterson from UConn Health, authors on “Salivary Gland ...

A schematic diagram illustrates a proposed mechanism of interferon-γ (IFN-γ)-induced downregulation of tricellulin in salivary epithelial cells. IFN-γ leads to the phosphorylation of signal transducer ...

Initially, not all salivary glands were thought to be impaired while those glands that demonstrated damage seemed to heal spontaneously without further subjective and objective symptomatology. Such ...

Salivary free aldosterone awakening response (AldAR) differed in men with coronary heart disease and essential hypertension compared with healthy control individuals with normotension. Higher AldAR ...

Salivary glands play an essential role in protecting oral health by secreting saliva to aid in digestion, speech, and immunity. When these glands are irreversibly damaged—by radiotherapy or autoimmune ...

When things are amiss with your mouth — especially your spit — it can be a sign of underlying conditions. When things are amiss with your mouth — especially your spit — it can be a sign of underlying ...

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Cell Biology, researchers demonstrated the susceptibility of salivary glands to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection ...

A recent Food Research International study determines whether the intake of sweetened beverages affects the levels of salivary insulin, aspartame, alpha-amylase (AMI), and total protein (TP). Study: ...

Dr. R. James Turner, a world-renowned membrane biologist and Chief of NIDCR's Membrane Biology Section, is the recipient of the 2006 Salivary Research Award from the International Association for ...