Amylase secretion by nasal glands. An immunocytochemical study.
Amylase, an enzyme that hydrolyzes starch, has been localized in the nasal mucosa for the first time by the protein A-gold technique. The amylase appeared to be produced by serous cells of the nasal glands. This enzyme has the potential for use as a tumor marker for cancer of the nasal cavity. The function of amylase in the physiology of nasal secretions is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000681:Amylases / Q000032:analysis / Q000378:metabolism*; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D006801:Humans; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000201:enzymology*
D000681:Amylases