Substance P Saliva Reduction Predicts Pharyngeal Dysphagia in Parkinson's Disease
Abstract
Introduction: Although patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) often suffer from oropharyngeal dysphagia, knowledge about the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms is limited. Substance P (SP) is a localization-independent neurotransmitter of the entire nervous system. Reduced levels of SP were found in saliva of patients with impaired cough reflex and in advanced stages of PD. The aim of the study was to investigate SP in PD patients in order...
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Title
Substance P Saliva Reduction Predicts Pharyngeal Dysphagia in Parkinson's Disease
Published Date
Apr 16, 2019
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Volume
10
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