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Reduced Salivary Mucin Binding and Glycosylation in Older Adults Influences Taste in an In Vitro Cell Model

Background: Taste loss is a significant problem in older adults, affecting quality of life and nutrition. Altered salivary rheology and loss of mucin function may contribute to taste loss by reducing mucosal defences in the oral cavity, impairing sensitivity to oral stimulants. This study aimed to i...

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Autores principales: Pushpass, Rose-Anna G., Pellicciotta, Nicola, Kelly, Charles, Proctor, Gordon, Carpenter, Guy H.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6835954/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31554163
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu11102280