Objective This study aimed to demonstrate the immunohistochemical changes associated with MMP-2 and type 1 collagen separately for the first time in the major salivary glands (the parotid, ...

Salivary Glands and Saliva The three pairs of major (submandibular, parotid and sublingual) and minor salivary glands secrete saliva in the mouth. Saliva presents diverse functions, including ...