The reach of tribology has expanded in diverse fields and tribology related research
activities have seen immense growth during the last decade. This review takes stock of the …

Salivary glands produce and secrete saliva, which is essential for maintaining oral health
and overall health. Understanding both the unique structure and physiological function of …

Extracellular vesicles (EVs), through their complex cargo, can reflect the state of their cell of
origin and change the functions and phenotypes of other cells. These features indicate …

The severity and outcome of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) largely depends on a
patient's age. Adults over 65 years of age represent 80% of hospitalizations and have a 23 …

The potential of the mucoadhesive film technology is hard to ignore, owing to perceived
superior patient acceptability versus buccal tablets, and significant therapeutic opportunities …

Aging is accompanied by profound changes in many physiological functions, leading to a
decreased ability to cope with stressors. Many changes are subtle, but can negatively affect …

As an emerging non‐invasive and easy‐to‐use toolkit, salivary analysis has garnered
significant attention recently. By leveraging the latest discoveries in salivary biomarkers …

The growth of the elderly population worldwide is posing significant challenges to human
society. The progressive physical and physiological changes occur with aging, including …

Mucus is a complex viscoelastic gel and acts as a barrier covering much of the soft tissue in
the human body. High vascularization and accessibility have motivated drug delivery to …

Oral lubrication deals with one of the most intricate examples of biotribology, where surfaces
under sliding conditions span from the hardest enamel to soft oral tissues in human …