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Salivary Progesterone
…non-pregnant women during the mid-luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, progesterone exhibits a prominent circadian rhythm with additional ultradian components. Peak production occurs in the evening around 6 PM. (5)…
Salivary SIgA
Secretory Immunoglobulin A (SIgA) is a subclass of Immunoglobulin A (IgA), an antibody that plays a critical role in mucosal immunity. SIgA is the main immunoglobulin found in mucous secretions…
Salivary TNF-Alpha
…numerous other processes throughout the body, including remodeling of tissues and causing apoptosis of tumor cells. (6) Dysregulation of TNF-α production is involved in periodontal disease, heart disease, auto-immune conditions,…
Salivary Total Protein
Total protein is a non-specific measure of the total amount of all proteins present in a solution. It is used to examine changes in overall protein secretion in blood or…
Salivary IgG
…all four antibody subclasses. In saliva, IgG diffuses from serum most commonly through gingival crevices but can also be produced locally. IgG levels in saliva are generally in the microgram…
Salivary Alpha-Amylase
Alpha-Amylase (or α-Amylase) is a digestive enzyme that hydrolyses alpha-1,4 bonds of large polysaccharides such as starch and glycogen, yielding the smaller by-products of glucose and maltose. (1) Alpha amylase…
Salivary Cotinine
…10 hours), and the literature has documented it to be a specific and sensitive marker for determining exposure to tobacco and nicotine, allowing for primary and second-hand exposure determination. (2,3,4)…
Salivary IgM
…invading pathogens without requiring prior exposure (2). They act to directly neutralize viruses, activate complement, trigger phagocytosis and drive antibody dependent cell cytotoxicity (3). Adaptive IgM is the first antibody…
Salivary bioscience supports pre-clinical evaluation of new medical device
Preclinical evaluation of the effect of the combined use of the Ethicon Securestrap® Open Absorbable Strap Fixation Device and Ethicon Physiomesh™ Open Flexible Composite Mesh Device on surgeon stress during…
Postdoctoral Scholar Employment Opportunity at Pennsylvania State University
…substance using parents and obtaining pilot data to support larger grant applications. Initially, the role would be equally split between working on the Maternal and Child Health Study (MCHS) with…
Interpreting Differences in ELISA/EIA Results
…OD readings. If using a plate reader with dual wavelength analysis, customers should understand that using a correction at a secondary wavelength other than the one used in the Salimetrics…
Oral Swab Saliva Collection with Syringe Extraction Video
…video where Marci from Salimetrics demonstrates how to collect saliva samples using SalivaBio’s Oral Swab (SOS) and how to extract saliva immediately in the field using the syringe method. Saliva…
Dispatches from the Front Edge of Salivary Bioscience: A Commentary on “More Research is Needed”
Drop Date: September 2023 In This Drop: Dispatches from the Front Edge of Salivary Bioscience: A Commentary on “More Research is Needed” By: Kristina Feghali and Douglas A. Granger Commentary…
SBB – Measuring Cortisol & the HPA Axis
Drop Date: October 2016
In This Drop: Best Practices for Measuring Cortisol & the HPA Axis
Maximizing the Scientific Value of Saliva as a Biospecimen: A Guide for Research from Dr. Douglas Granger to the Research Community
…By implementing this strategy, researchers can also take advantage of other potential benefits that come with collecting and analyzing a larger sample size. For example, tactical benefits could include piloting…