The mammary epithelium is composed of several cell lineages including luminal, alveolar and myoepithelial cells. Transplantation studies have suggested that the mammary epithelium is maintained by the ...

Salivary gland (SG) morphogenesis is highly dependent on distinct populations of epithelial stem and progenitor cells that undergo a number of dynamic cellular processes including fate specification, ...

Salivary gland disorders happen when blockages, infections, or inflammation prevent these glands from releasing saliva. Common causes include salivary stones, viral or bacterial infections, and ...

People may have salivary gland surgery to remove part or all of the salivary gland. Its primary purpose is to remove tumors, but it can also help treat infections and inflammation. A person has three ...