Whole saliva is a complex mixture of proteins and other molecules which originate from
several sources. The biochemical and physicochemical properties of saliva contribute to the …

The chronic sensation of a dry mouth is a disease condition called xerostomia and affects a
large part of the population. Xerostomia is associated with decreased secretion, or more …

The chemical and physical basis for red wine astringency is reviewed. Models describing
the physiological foundation of astringency are presented and compared. The phenolic and …

An integrated system combining a magnetically‐driven micromotor and a synthetized protein‐
based hyaluronic acid (HA) microflake is presented for the in situ selection and transport of …

We demonstrate the efficient boundary lubricating properties of human whole saliva (HWS)
in a soft hydrophobic rubbing contact, consisting of a poly (dimethylsiloxane)(PDMS) ball …

The rich diversity of man-made complex fluids and naturally occurring biofluids is opening
up new opportunities for investigating their flow behavior and characterizing their …

Mucin-glycoproteins (mucins) are the principal organic constituents of mucus, the slimy,
viscoelastic material that envelopes all mucosal surfaces of the body. This adherent layer …

Xerostomia, the subjective sensation of 'dry mouth'affecting at least 1 in 10 adults,
predominantly elders, increases life-threatening infections, adversely impacting nutritional …

Goal The aim of this review is to summarize the in vitro and in vivo evidence on the
performance of contemporary saliva substitutes in the treatment of xerostomia and …

The role of saliva in the oral cavity is manifold; an important function is to serve as lubricant
between hard (enamel) and soft (mucosal) tissues. Intraoral lubrication is of crucial …