Inhibition of Alk signaling promotes the induction of human salivary-gland-derived organoids
Hyposalivation and xerostomia are the cause of several morbidities, such as dental caries, painful mucositis, oral fungal infections, sialadenitis and dysphagia. For these reasons, preservation of normal saliva secretion is critical for the maintenance of functionally normal oral homeostasis and for...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The Company of Biologists
2020-09-01
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Series: | Disease Models & Mechanisms |
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Online Access: | http://dmm.biologists.org/content/13/9/dmm045054 |