Progress in salivary glands: Endocrine glands with immune functions

The production and secretion of saliva is an essential function of the salivary glands. Saliva is a complicated liquid with different functions, including moistening, digestion, mineralization, lubrication, and mucosal protection. This review focuses on the mechanism and neural regulation of salivar...

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Main Authors: Yu Feng Shang, Yi Yang Shen, Meng Chen Zhang, Min Chao Lv, Tong Ying Wang, Xue Qun Chen, Jun Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2023.1061235/full