Research Article
Salivary Antioxidant Barrier, Redox Status, and Oxidative Damage to Proteins and Lipids in Healthy Children, Adults, and the Elderly
Table 2
Differences between nonstimulated and stimulated saliva of healthy children (aged 2-14), adults (aged 25-45), and elderly people (aged 65-85).
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AGE—advanced glycation end products; AOPP—advanced oxidation protein products; CAT—catalase; GPx—glutathione peroxidase; GSH—reduced glutathione; MDA—malondialdehyde; NWS—nonstimulated whole saliva; Px—salivary peroxidase; SOD—superoxide dismutase-1; SWS—stimulated whole saliva; TAC—total antioxidant capacity; TOS—advanced oxidation protein products; UA—uric acid. vs. NWS. |