| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6114593 | Autoimmunity Reviews | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠SS-patients complain of xerostomia, affecting their oral health and quality of life. ⺠Glands of SS-patients show altered signalings that result in reduced water output. ⺠In SS-patients, mouth dryness correlates poorly with the unstimulated salivary flow. ⺠Lubricating properties of saliva depend on both salivary flow and the mucins' quality. ⺠Altered maturation of salivary mucins contributes to the mouth dryness in SS-patients.
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Authors
I. Castro, D. Sepúlveda, J. Cortés, A.F.G. Quest, M.J. Barrera, V. Bahamondes, S. Aguilera, U. Urzúa, C. Alliende, C. Molina, S. González, M.A. Hermoso, C. Leyton, M.J. González,