Salivary Glands: Development, Adaptations and Disease
Salivary glands are of utmost importance for several physiological functions ranging from the protection of teeth and surrounding soft tissues to the lubrication of the oral cavity, which is crucial for speech and perception of food taste. This publication highlights specific aspects of salivary gland development, investigating the mechanisms involved in embryonic development, the current research in stem cells, the ability of adult glands to regenerate and the signalling pathways involved in this process. Key stages of salivary gland development, moving from initiation to differentiation of the glands, are discussed, as well as unusual adaptations, ranging from making silk to making venom. The book finally provides new data on surgical techniques and diagnostic tools for clinicians involved in salivary gland disorders. Researchers and students with an interest in craniofacial sciences as well as clinicians dealing with salivary gland disorders will find this publication an excellent source of up-to-date information.
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1 - 20: Introduction to Salivary Glands: Structure, Function and Embryonic DevelopmentByIsabelle MiletichIsabelle MiletichDepartment of Craniofacial Development and Orthodontics, Guy’s Hospital, London, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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21 - 31: Salivary Gland Adaptations: Modification of the Glands for Novel UsesByAbigail S. TuckerAbigail S. TuckerDepartment of Craniofacial Development and Orthodontics, Guy’s Hospital, London, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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32 - 47: Genetic Regulation of Salivary Gland Development in Drosophila melanogasterByCarolyn Pirraglia;Carolyn PirragliaWeill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, N.Y., USASearch for other works by this author on:Monn Monn MyatMonn Monn MyatWeill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, N.Y., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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48 - 77: Extracellular Matrix and Growth Factors in Salivary Gland DevelopmentBySharon J. Sequeira;Sharon J. SequeiraDepartment of Biological Sciences, University at Albany, SUNY, Albany, N.Y., USASearch for other works by this author on:Melinda Larsen;Melinda LarsenDepartment of Biological Sciences, University at Albany, SUNY, Albany, N.Y., USASearch for other works by this author on:Tiffany DeVineTiffany DeVineDepartment of Biological Sciences, University at Albany, SUNY, Albany, N.Y., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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78 - 89: Lumen Formation in Salivary Gland DevelopmentByKirsty L. Wells;Kirsty L. WellsDepartment of Craniofacial Development, Guy’s Campus, King’s College London, London, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Nisha PatelNisha PatelDepartment of Craniofacial Development, Guy’s Campus, King’s College London, London, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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90 - 106: Epithelial Stem/Progenitor Cells in the Embryonic Mouse Submandibular GlandByIsabelle M.A. Lombaert;Isabelle M.A. LombaertNational Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health Bethesda, Md., USASearch for other works by this author on:Matthew P. HoffmanMatthew P. HoffmanNational Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health Bethesda, Md., USASearch for other works by this author on:
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107 - 128: Salivary Gland RegenerationByGuy H. Carpenter;Guy H. CarpenterSalivary Research Unit, King’s College London Dental Institute, London, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Emanuele CotroneoEmanuele CotroneoSalivary Research Unit, King’s College London Dental Institute, London, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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129 - 146: Salivary Gland DiseaseByBethan L. Thomas;Bethan L. ThomasaDepartment of Dental Radiology, andSearch for other works by this author on:Jackie E. Brown;Jackie E. BrownaDepartment of Dental Radiology, andSearch for other works by this author on:Mark McGurkMark McGurkbDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King’s College London Dental Institute, London, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
