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Salivary Macromolecules
Author(s) -
LEVINE MICHAEL J.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
annals of the new york academy of sciences
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.712
H-Index - 248
eISSN - 1749-6632
pISSN - 0077-8923
DOI - 10.1111/j.1749-6632.1993.tb18337.x
Subject(s) - annals , citation , library science , medicine , classics , computer science , history
The status of our structure/function studies is at a crossroad. Further studies are needed to understand events on a molecular level, particularly how saliva is made and processed. Animal models as well as tissue and cell culture systems are being developed to address these issues. Nevertheless, enough information is now available to begin enhancing the natural defense properties of salivary secretions through clinical modalities such as the development of (1) diagnostic reagents and tests for local and systemic disease, (2) artificial salivas for the treatment of salivary dysfunction, and (3) topical vaccines to combat against oral diseases.