2006-07-20 05:05:58 · 24 answers · asked by ? 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
sounds weird!
2006-07-20 05:08:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid) and its regulation in human saliva by hyaluronidase and its inhibitors.
The presence of hyaluronan (HA), hyaluronidase and hyaluronidase inhibitors has been assayed in pure resting and stimulated parotid saliva and also in resting and stimulated mixed saliva utilizing an ELISA-type assay and its modifications. Results confirmed the presence of hyaluronan in all saliva specimens which generally decreased upon stimulation.
Hyaluronan in parotid saliva was of high molecular weight (> 200,000 kDa) whilst that in whole saliva in the floor of the mouth had a molecular weight between 20,000 kDa and 200,000 kDa, presumably because of cleavage by bacterial hyaluronidases. Hyaluronidase detection was variable in saliva, being present in some specimens of unstimulated parotid saliva, but in fewer specimens of stimulated saliva.
Hyaluronidase was detected in parotid and whole saliva, both in the resting and stimulated state, at pH 3.7. Unstimulated whole saliva also showed hyaluronidase activity at pH 6.8, suggesting a different origin for this hyaluronidase. Hyaluronidase inhibitors were identified in both parotid and mixed whole saliva.
There was an inverse relationship between the presence of hyaluranidase and the presence of hyluronidase inhibitors, suggesting a feedback mechanism.
The possible significance, interactions and function of hyaluronan, hyaluronidase and its regulation by hyaluronidase inhibitors in saliva is discussed, particularly in relation to intra-oral wound healing and periodontal disease.
2006-07-20 12:16:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd scream, as my tongue was eaten away, and my teeth would start to rot. Spitting would not help if it was a permanent change, so I would call 911 immediately.
2006-07-20 12:09:44 · answer #3 · answered by Monkeypup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give every right wing republican I met a big sloppy kiss!
2006-07-20 12:08:17 · answer #4 · answered by King of the Couch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brush your teeth before bed, you sloppy little man!
2006-07-20 12:11:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mow the lawn or something. I would need to take my mind off of it.
2006-07-20 12:11:28 · answer #6 · answered by Ray 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get out of bed and begin my day.
2006-07-20 12:08:00 · answer #7 · answered by jack f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink some bicarbanate soda
2006-07-20 12:08:28 · answer #8 · answered by dr strangelove 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spit on the prison bars and run free
2006-07-20 12:10:22 · answer #9 · answered by at a snail's pace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spit in a christian's face, tee hee!!!
2006-07-20 12:08:13 · answer #10 · answered by mutterhals 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would stop giving BJs to my husband!
2006-07-20 12:08:02 · answer #11 · answered by Teacher M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋