D'Alessandro S, Curbelo HM, Tumilasci OR, Tessler JA, Houssay AB. Changes in human parotid salivary protein and sialic acid levels during pregnancy.
Arch Oral Biol 1989;
34:829-31. [PMID:
2610618 DOI:
10.1016/0003-9969(89)90035-6]
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Abstract
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.
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