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Salivary proteome and microbiome in pregnancy and postpartum: An exploratory study on the relation with arterial hypertension
5 Jun 2025
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OBJECTIVES: Arterial hypertension (AH) influences salivary gland physiology and oral health, being associated with a higher incidence of periodontal disease in pregnant women. Evidence points to a bidirectional relationship between the oral microbiota and blood pressure regulation. Therefore, this study aimed to characterize the oral health of pregnant women and AH-associated changes in the salivary proteome and...
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