Molecular Regulatory Mechanism of Exocytosis in the Salivary Glands

Every day, salivary glands produce about 0.5 to 1.5 L of saliva, which contains salivary proteins that are essential for oral health. The contents of saliva, 0.3% proteins (1.5 to 4.5 g) in fluid, help prevent oral infections, provide lubrication, aid digestion, and maintain oral health. Acinar cell...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Akiko Suzuki, Junichi Iwata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/19/10/3208