Functional peptide KP24 enhances submandibular gland tissue growth in vitro

Introduction: Salivary gland hypofunction, also known as xerostomia, occurs as a result of radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, autoimmune diseases, or aging. Xerostomia leads to oral health problems and thus affects the quality of life. Biological salivary gland tissue generated in vitro would pr...

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Main Authors: Atsushi Ikeda, Hiroaki Taketa, Gulsan Ara Sathi, Yoshiaki Hirano, Seiji Iida, Takuya Matsumoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-03-01
Series:Regenerative Therapy
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352320416000195