Objective This study aimed to demonstrate the immunohistochemical changes associated with MMP-2 and type 1 collagen separately for the first time in the major salivary glands (the parotid, ...

"For many patients with undiagnosed Lyme disease, intense jaw, facial and dental pain can lead them straight ... "The disease can affect the nervous system, which includes the nerves controlling the ...

The three pairs of major (submandibular, parotid and sublingual) and minor salivary glands secrete saliva in the mouth. Saliva presents diverse functions, including lubrication, initiation of ...