Functional peptide KP24 enhances submandibular gland tissue growth in vitro
Introduction: Salivary gland hypofunction, also known as xerostomia, occurs as a result of radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, autoimmune diseases, or aging. Xerostomia leads to oral health problems and thus affects the quality of life. Biological salivary gland tissue generated in vitro would pr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2016-03-01
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Series: | Regenerative Therapy |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352320416000195 |