Altered Salivary Alpha-Amylase Secretion in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis
Purpose. Patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) frequently present with psychological disturbances as well as dysfunctions of autonomic nervous system (ANS). Salivary alpha-amylase (sAA) secretion is predominantly controlled by sympathetic nervous activity, while salivary fluid secretion is by parasy...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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| Series: | Gastroenterology Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4203737 |