The effects of ageing and streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes mellitus on the rodent parotid gland
Xerostomia (dryness of the mouth) is a prevalent condition amongst elderly and diabetic populations which leads to marked alterations in oral health. The parotid glands play major roles in maintaining salivary secretions to assist in the lubrication and protection of the oral cavity and in digestion...
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University of Central Lancashire
2005
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.422642 |