Thickening, lubricating and wetting capabilities of sodium hyaluronate in comparison with commercial polysaccharides for applications in artificial saliva

M Dong, X Wang, Q Feng, Y Chen, J Chen - Food Hydrocolloids, 2024 - Elsevier
Xerostomia is closely associated with food avoidance and malnutrition among elderly
populations and has become a burgeoning global concern. Artificial saliva consisting of …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of Female Hormonal Influence on COVID-19 Vaccine Response: A Prospective Cohort Study

SP Selvam, R Ramadoss, RK Shanmugam, S Sundar… - Cureus, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Introduction: The diversity of oral epithelial cells offers potential viral infection sites. The
lower level of ACE2 inhibitors in women's blood renders them more resistant to coronavirus …

[HTML][HTML] Analysis of Spatial and Biochemical Characteristics of In Vitro Cariogenic Biofilms

P Kumaran, R Ramadoss, S Sundar, SP Selvam… - Cureus, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Dental caries is the most common bacterial disease of calcified tissues of teeth.
Cariogenic biofilms formed on the tooth surface secrete organic acids and thus result in …

[HTML][HTML] Neurostimulation device for ameliorating salivary dysfunction: A novel neuromodulatory perspective

R Krishnan, NA Elangovan, R Ramadoss - Oral Oncology Reports, 2024 - Elsevier
Xerostomia, or dry mouth, is a condition characterised by a decrease in salivary flow rate,
affecting the quality of life of many individuals. Factors contributing to xerostomia include …