Long-Term Oral Administration of LLHK, LHK, and HK Alters Gene Expression Profile and Restores Age-Dependent Atrophy and Dysfunction of Rat Salivary Glands
Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, is caused by a reduction in salivary secretion and by changes in the composition of saliva associated with the malfunction of salivary glands. Xerostomia decreases quality of life. In the present study, we investigated the effects of peptides derived from 	...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-02-01
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Series: | Biomedicines |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/8/2/38 |