Dysregulated Ca2+ signaling, fluid secretion, and mitochondrial function in a mouse model of early Sjögren’s syndrome
Saliva plays crucial roles in oral health, including lubricating the mouth, maintaining pH balance, defense against microorganisms, aiding taste, and initiating digestion of macronutrients (Carpenter, 2013; Pedersen et al., 2018; Williamson, 2001). Saliva …