The Translational Role of MUC8 in Salivary Glands: A Potential Biomarker for Salivary Stone Disease?

Mucin (MUC) 8 has been shown to play an important role in respiratory disease and inflammatory responses. In the present study, we investigated the question of whether MUC8 is also produced and secreted by salivary glands and whether it may also play a role in the oral cavity in the context of infla...

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Main Authors: Martin Schicht, Adrian Reichle, Mirco Schapher, Fabian Garreis, Benedikt Kleinsasser, Malik Aydin, Afsun Sahin, Heinrich Iro, Friedrich Paulsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Diagnostics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/12/2330