| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6051149 | Archives of Oral Biology | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Our findings suggest that a decrease in sialic acid in the saliva of diabetic animals can be related to xerostomia reported by diabetic patients. However, further clinical trials are needed to verify if the decrease in sialic acid also occurs in human saliva.
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Authors
Ana Carolina Romero, Flávia Kazue Ibuki, Fernando Neves Nogueira,