Brain-derived neurotrophic factor is related to stress and chewing in saliva and salivary glands

• Main Authors: Juri Saruta (Author), Masahiro To (Author), Wakako Sakaguchi (Author), Yusuke Kondo (Author), Keiichi Tsukinoki (Author)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: Elsevier, 2020-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary: Chewing is one of the most important orofacial functions. During this process, food is reduced in size, while saliva moistens the food and binds it into a bolus that can be easily swallowed. Characteristics of the oral system, including the number of teeth, bite force, and salivary flow, in...