Glandular Mechanisms of Salivary Secretion

Saliva is essential for oral health and influences all events in the mouth. This text examines the basic tissue mechanisms involved in the secretion of saliva, based on an holistic approach. It contains chapters which cover the histological basis for secretion, electrophysiological events, electrolyte and water secretion, protein synthesis and secretion, blood-flow, capillary dynamics, myoepithelial activity, glandular permeability and hormonal influences including the effects of diabetes, and the synthesis and secretion of IgA in humans. The book aims to bring together all available data on the subject and lay down a sound platform of knowledge on which further investigations can be made.