Differences in mucin expression in the submandibular glands of rats during peridontitis induction
Background: Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) produces lipopolysacharide (LPS) which acts as a stimulator of inflammation in periodontal tissues. Periodontitis-induced apoptosis and vacuolation of the salivary gland, therefore, causes hyposalivation. Mucin secretion is produced by the submandibular glan...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universitas Airlangga
2018-06-01
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| Series: | Dental Journal: Majalah Kedokteran Gigi |
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| Online Access: | https://e-journal.unair.ac.id/MKG/article/view/8762 |