The influence of sensory stimulation (acupuncture) on the release of neuropeptides in the saliva of healthy subjects

Author(s): Dawidson, I., Angmarmansson, B. , Blom, M. , Theodorsson, E. , Lundeberg, T.

Journal/Book: life sci. 1998; 63(8): 659-674.

Abstract: In recent studies we have shown that xerostomia (dry mouth) can be treated successfully with sensory stimulation (acupuncture). The increase of saliva secretion lasted often for at least one year. Some neuropeptides have been found to influence the secretion of saliva. The aim of this study was to investigate the mechanisms behind the effect of acupuncture on salivary secretion by measuring the release of neuropeptides in saliva under the influence of sens w rates in xerostomic patients who had been treated with acupuncture.

Keyword(s): aku ks

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