Mini salivary glands grown from pluripotent stem cells
Researchers grew miniature salivary glands from pluripotent stem cells. The organoids could offer a path to treating severe dry mouth caused by cancer radiation therapy and autoimmune diseases such as Sjögren's disease.
- Salivary gland organoids grown from pluripotent stem cells
- Aimed at treating severe dry mouth after radiation therapy
- Dry mouth impairs speaking, swallowing and eating
- Approach also targets autoimmune Sjögren's disease
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