Benchmarking of a microgel-reinforced hydrogel-based aqueous lubricant against commercial saliva substitutes

Benchmarking of a microgel-reinforced hydrogel-based aqueous lubricant against commercial saliva substitutes

Abstract Xerostomia, the subjective sensation of ‘dry mouth’ affecting at least 1 in 10 adults, predominantly elders, increases life-threatening infections, adversely impacting nutritional status and quality of life. A patented, microgel-reinforced hydrogel-based aqueous lubricant, prepared using ei...

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Main Authors: Olivia Pabois, Alejandro Avila-Sierra, Marco Ramaioli, Mingduo Mu, Yasmin Message, Kwan-Mo You, Evangelos Liamas, Ben Kew, Kalpana Durga, Lisa Doherty, Anwesha Sarkar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-11-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-46108-w

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-46108-w

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