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T he D iagnostic A pplications of S aliva — A R eview

Kaufman, Eliaz, Lamster, Ira B.·2002·Critical Reviews in Oral Biology & Medicine

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This review examines the diagnostic application of saliva for systemic diseases. As a diagnostic fluid, saliva offers distinctive advantages over serum because it can be collected non-invasively by individuals with modest training. Furthermore, saliva may provide a cost-effective approach for the screening of large populations. Gland-specific saliva can be used for diagnosis of pathology specific to one of the major salivary glands. Whole saliva, however, is most frequently used for diagnosis of systemic diseases, since it is readily collected and contains serum constituents. These constituents are derived from the local vasculature of the salivary glands and also reach the oral cavity via the flow of gingival fluid. Analysis of saliva may be useful for the diagnosis of hereditary disorders, autoimmune diseases, malignant and infectious diseases, and endocrine disorders, as well as in the assessment of therapeutic levels of drugs and the monitoring of illicit drug use.

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  • Saliva analysis can provide a cost-effective approach for screening large populations.

    “Saliva analysis can also provide a cost-effective approach for screening large populations 153.”
  • Saliva is a complex oral fluid, produced mainly by the parotid gland and composed of numerous constituents, such as metabolites, enzymes, hormones, proteins, microorganisms and ions.

    “Saliva is a complex oral fluid, which is produced mainly by the parotid gland and is composed of numerous constituents, such as metabolites, enzymes, hormones, proteins, microorganisms and ions125,135-140.”

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Authors
Kaufman, E., & Lamster, I. B.
Affiliations
Columbia University (US)
Venue
Critical Reviews in Oral Biology & Medicine
Published
2002-03
Volume
13
Issue
2
Pages
197-212
ISSN
  • 1045-4411 (ISSN-L)
  • 1544-1113
OpenAlex
W2084107384
Cited by
887
References
212
Citations by year
2026: 39 · 2025: 32 · 2024: 52 · 2023: 61 · 2022: 39 · 2021: 40 · 2020: 47 · 2019: 43 · 2018: 34 · 2017: 36 · 2016: 38 · 2015: 56 · 2014: 57 · 2013: 52 · 2012: 55
FWCI
0.98
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Critical Reviews in Oral Biology & Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
Keywords
saliva diagnostics, whole saliva, non-invasive biomarkers, systemic disease diagnosis, salivary gland pathology, autoimmune disease, genetic disorders, cancer, infectious diseases, endocrine disorders, therapeutic drug monitoring, mass screening
MeSH terms
Animals, Autoimmune Diseases, Communicable Diseases, Hormones, Humans, Mouth Diseases, Saliva, Biomarkers, Drug Monitoring, Clinical Chemistry Tests, Genetic Diseases, Inborn

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