Publications by authors named "Sayoko Akita"
Background: it has been suggested that the features of saliva reflect the physiological and psychological state of primates as well as subprimates, however, studies revealing the relationship between aging and the concentrations of salivary amino acids are limited. In order to better understand their physiological role, age-related changes of salivary amino acids were investigated.
Materials And Methods: forty-five participants including 5 children [6.