Publications by authors named "Hiromu Shiraishi"
Auris Nasus Larynx
March 2006
Article Synopsis
- The study explores the connection between xerostomia (dry mouth) and the decline of sex hormones, particularly estrogen, in postmenopausal women.
- The researchers examined the effects of estrogen and copper-zinc superoxide dismutase (Cu, Zn-SOD) on histological changes in the parotid glands of female rats after ovariectomy (removal of ovaries).
- Results showed that estrogen infusion after ovariectomy reduced apoptosis and improved Cu, Zn-SOD levels, indicating that both estrogen and Cu, Zn-SOD may help mitigate age-related changes in the parotid gland.
