Bonnin et al. 6 described the serous cells as "aquiparous," suggesting exhaustion of secretory function. There was no essential histologic difference between the parotid glands of malnourished ...

We observed robust and early reduction of lactoferrin levels in saliva from 6- and 12-month-old APP/PS1 mice. Because saliva is secreted by salivary glands, we presume that deregulation in salivary ...

The submandibular gland (SMG) and sublingual gland (SLG ... Finally, we identified multiple types of cells in the SMG and SLG (including serous acinar, mucinous acinar, ductal epithelial, mesenchymal, ...

The pituitary gland is a pea-sized gland at the base of your brain. It makes several different hormones, including one called prolactin. Prolactin affects the mammary glands and helps women make ...