Secretion of salivary statherin is compromised in uncontrolled diabetic patients

Conclusions and General Significance The results show that synthesis and secretion of statherin is reduced in diabetics and this reduction is salivary gland specific. As compromised salivary statherin secretion leads to increased oral health risk, this study indicates that routine oral health assessment of these patients is warranted.
Source: BBA Clinical - Category: Biochemistry Source Type: research