Changes in Protein Composition of Saliva from Radiation-induced Xerostomia Patients and Its Effect on Growth of Oral Streptococci.

Autor: COWMAN, R. A., BARON, S. S., GLASSMAN, A. H., DAVIS, M. E., STROSBERG, A. M.
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Zdroj: Journal of Dental Research; Mar1983, Vol. 62 Issue 3, p336-340, 5p, 4 Charts, 1 Graph
Abstrakt: Clarified and dialyzed mixed saliva-water rinses, obtained from patients receiving radiation treatment of the major salivary glands, exhibited quantitative reductions in total protein content and qualitative changes in protein composition. Radiation or post-radiation saliva preparations supported enhanced growth of Streptococcus mutans, but reduced growth of Streptococcus sanguis relative to growth on pretreatment saliva. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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