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Pemphigus Vulgaris and Salivary Glands Insights by Fani Paulina is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune disorder characterized by loss of cell-to-cell adhesion in the skin and mucous membranes due to damaged desmosomal proteins. The pathogenesis involves destruction of desmosomal proteins linking epithelial cells. Oral involvement is common. Unstimulated saliva is primarily produced by the submandibular and sublingual salivary glands. Saliva acts as a lubricant and biofilm barrier due to its low viscosity and weak adhesiveness properties. Health-related quality-of-life i
- Author
- Fani Paulina
- Language
- EN