Salivary trefoil factor family peptide 3 (TFF3) and flow rate in persons with and without obstructive sleep apnea: A preliminary study

• Main Authors: Supanigar Ruangsri (Author), Gintawat Doolgindachbaporn (Author), Worrapon Chokwatwikul (Author), Kanchanaporn Wattanawareekul (Author), Subin Puasiri (Author), Kittisak Sawanyawisuth (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wiley, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Objectives Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the most common chronic diseases. Trefoil factor family 3 (TFF3) peptides are secreted by major and minor salivary glands and may be involved in the pathogenesis of OSA. This study aimed to evaluate salivary TFF3 and flow rate between those...