Brain-derived neurotrophic factor is related to stress and chewing in saliva and salivary glands
Summary: Chewing is one of the most important orofacial functions. During this process, food is reduced in size, while saliva moistens the food and binds it into a bolus that can be easily swallowed. Characteristics of the oral system, including the number of teeth, bite force, and salivary flow, in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Japanese Dental Science Review |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1882761619300729 |