Protease inhibitor concentrations in the saliva of individuals experiencing oral dryness

• Main Authors: Kenkichi Yamamoto (Author), Makiko Hiraishi (Author), Mai Haneoka (Author), Hidetake Fujinaka (Author), Yoshitaka Yano (Author)
• Format: Bog
• Udgivet: BMC, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Oral dryness is a common symptom that may interfere with swallowing, chewing, and taste. The most common reason for oral dryness is hyposalivation. Some individuals experiencing oral dryness do not have hyposalivation, however, and the reverse is also true. Here, we focused on he...