Changes in human parotid salivary protein and sialic acid levels during pregnancy.
Saliva was collected with a Carlson-Crittenden device, under citric acid stimulation, in 107 pregnant women, 9 puerperal and 7 non-pregnant controls. No significant changes were found in salivary flow rate, pH and amylase levels. The total protein levels were decreased during pregnancy and the puerperium. The sialic acid levels decreased gradually but markedly during pregnancy, returning to normal levels in the puerperium. These changes in parotid saliva may be related to the hormonal changes of pregnancy.
D'Alessandro
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Department of Physiology, Medical School, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Curbelo
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Tumilasci
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Tessler
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Houssay
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000378:metabolism*; D049590:Postpartum Period / Q000378:metabolism; D011247:Pregnancy / Q000378:metabolism*; D012471:Salivary Proteins and Peptides / Q000378:metabolism*; D012794:Sialic Acids / Q000378:metabolism*
D012471:Salivary Proteins and Peptides; D012794:Sialic Acids