Investigation of Hydrocolloid Plant Polysaccharides as Potential Candidates to Mimic the Functions of MUC5B in Saliva

The successful substitution of complex physiological fluids, such as human saliva, remains a major challenge in drug development. Although there are a large number of saliva substitutes on the market, their efficacy is often inadequate due to short residence time in the mouth, unpleasant mouthfeel,...

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Published in:	Pharmaceutics
Main Authors:	Christina Winter, Carolin Tetyczka, Duy Toan Pham, Dagmar Kolb, Gerd Leitinger, Sandra Schönfelder, Olaf Kunert, Tanja Gerlza, Andreas Kungl, Franz Bucar, Eva Roblegg
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-05-01
Subjects:	plant extracts natural compounds saliva UWS saliva substitution xerostomia
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/16/5/682