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Salivary Gland Development

Salivary glands are a type of exocrine gland (glands that produce and secrete substances through ducts) responsible for producing and secreting saliva into the mouth. Salivary gland development begins in the embryo and occurs throughout life through the formation of new glands, tissue expansion, and differentiation …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 13× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2379-8572 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Salivary glands are a type of exocrine gland (glands that produce and secrete substances through ducts) responsible for producing and secreting saliva into the mouth. Salivary gland development begins in the embryo and occurs throughout life through the formation of new glands, tissue expansion, and differentiation of secretory functions. Salivary glands are essential for maintaining oral health as saliva moistens and lubricates the mouth, protects tooth enamel, and helps break down food for digestion. Additionally, the salivary glands produce enzymes and other substances that fight bacteria and fungi, helping protect against infection. Abnormalities in salivary gland development can cause a number of problems, such as dry mouth, infection, and tumors. Understanding salivary gland development is key to understanding and treating these conditions.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2014

Pleomorphic Adenoma of The Nasal Septum

Elwany samyCorresponding author
Department of Otolaryngology, Alexandria medical School, Alexandria, Egypt
Otolaryngology Advances Cited by 11 doi:10.14302/issn.2379-8572.joa-14-561

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 13 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Otolaryngology Advances (ISSN 2379-8572).

Journal editorial board
Ioannis Chatzistefanou · Greece Heather Bortfeld · United States Heidi Silver · United States

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