Innovators
Important Papers
Dr. RP Coppes A principal investigator at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, Dr. Coppes was responsible in 2008 for creating the culture system for salivary gland stem cells and later translating the results successfully to humans. Recently, his isolation protocol was made public on PubMed. |
Laclede, Inc. For over 20 years, Laclede has led in the development of biological products which utilize the body's natural defense systems for the prevention and treatment and gum disease due to dry mouth. Their products have stocked shelves for nearly this long. |
GlaxoSmithKline, Inc. Their line of Biotene products is the most recognizable brand of salivary gland deficiencies. This covers toothpastes, mouth sprays, liquids, and oral rinses using specific enzyme-protein combinations. |