Salivary Proteomics Reveals Oxidative Markers in E-Cigarette Users.

Natalia de Carvalho Faria1, Bruna Fernandes do Carmo Carvalho1, Monica Ghislaine Oliveira Alves1

  • 1Department of Bioscience and Oral Diagnosis, Institute of Science and Technology, São José dos Campos, São Paulo State University (UNESP), São José dos Campos, São Paulo 12245-000, Brazil.

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Summary

Electronic cigarette (e-cig) use alters saliva protein profiles, increasing proteins involved in stress response and epithelial changes. This highlights potential oral health risks and the need for user monitoring.