Effect of Deferoxamine and Ferrostatin-1 on Salivary Gland Dysfunction in Ovariectomized Rats
A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) Volume 15, Issue 7, entitled, “Effect of deferoxamine and ferrostatin-1 on salivary gland dysfunction in ovariectomized rats.” Xerostomia can be defined as a subjective sensation associated with reduction of lubrication and dehydration of the oral mucosa. Xerostomia is known to be common in elderly people, especially women, and its prevalence is thought to range from 5.5% to 46%. The mechanism underlying xerostomia after menopause has not yet been fully elucidated. In this new study, researchers Yong-Il Cheon, Ji Min Kim, Sung-Chan Shin…
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