University of Graz, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, Universitaetsplatz 1, 8010 Graz, Austria.
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Stanford University, 801 Welch Road, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
Eur J Pharm Biopharm. 2019 Sep;142:133-141. doi: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2019.06.016. Epub 2019 Jun 18.
Saliva is a multifaceted bodily fluid that is often taken for granted but is indispensable for oral health and overall well-being in humans. Although mainly comprised of water (99.5%), proteins, ions and enzymes turn saliva into a viscoelastic solution that performs a variety of vital tasks. This review article gives a brief overview of the salivary gland system, as well as the composition, output and functions of saliva. It also addresses the current applications of saliva for diagnostic purposes, the clinical relevance of saliva in oral diseases as well as current treatment options.
唾液是一种多方面的体液，通常被认为是理所当然的，但对人类的口腔健康和整体健康是不可或缺的。虽然唾液主要由水（99.5%）、蛋白质、离子和酶组成，但它变成了一种粘弹性溶液，执行着各种重要的任务。本文简要概述了唾液腺系统，以及唾液的组成、分泌和功能。还讨论了唾液在诊断中的当前应用、唾液在口腔疾病中的临床意义以及当前的治疗选择。
