Influence of chewing on expression level of human beta-defensin 2 and secretory immunoglobulin A in the epithelium

ConclusionsChewing gum for 30 min increased hBD-2 and SIgA expression levels in skin. Moreover, chewing gum could influence the secretion pattern of these two biomolecules on skin, but not in saliva.

Source: Journal of Prosthodontic Research - December 8, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research