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It is known that aquaporin (AQP) 5 expression in the apical membrane of acinar cells in salivary glands is important for the secretion of saliva in rodents and humans. Although heat acclimation enhances saliva...
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Oral symptoms including dental erosion in gastroesophageal reflux disease are associated with decreased salivary flow volume and swallowing function
This preliminary clinical study aimed to evaluate the effects of salivary flow volume and swallowing function on oral symptoms including dental erosion in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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Serum fragment of cytokeratin subunit 19 (Cyfra) as a tumor marker in diagnosis and monitoring of treatment of oral squamous cell carcinoma
Background. There have been no reports describing effective methods for diagnosing, assessing prognosis, or monitoring the treatment of oral squamous cell carcinoma (O-SCC). However, fragment of cytokeratin subu...