Water Channels and Zymogen Granules in Salivary Glands

• Main Authors: Yasuko Ishikawa (Author), Gota Cho (Author), Zhenfang Yuan (Author), Mariusz T. Skowronski (Author), Yan Pan (Author), Hajime Ishida (Author)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: Elsevier, 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Teme: article
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Abstract.: Salivary secretion occurs in response to stimulation by neurotransmitters released from autonomic nerve endings. The molecular mechanisms underlying the secretion of water, a main component of saliva, from salivary glands are not known; the plasma membrane is a major barrier to water tran...