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Papers: 8 Oct 2022 - 14 Oct 2022


2022 Oct 14


Scand J Pain

Topical review – salivary biomarkers in chronic muscle pain.

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Abstract

Muscle related temporomandibular disorders (myogenous TMD), one of the most common orofacial pain conditions, is characterized by facial pain and often accompanied by jaw movement limitations. Although the underlying biological mechanisms are still unclear, a cluster of proteins and peptides is assumed to be involved in the pathophysiology. These proteins and peptides may be measured in a simple non-invasive saliva sample. This work investigated whether saliva can be used to sample algogenic substances that can serve as molecular biomarkers for TMD myalgia.