Cano J, Roza C, Rodríguez-Echandía E L
Experientia. 1978 Oct 15;34(10):1290-1. doi: 10.1007/BF01981424.
The in-block removal of the main salivary glands produced a significant increase in the rate of development of the intermediate type of taste bud cells. Such effect was reproduced by removal of submaxillary-sublingual glands. Removal of parotid glands was not effective.