Table 5 Total protein concentration and IgA concentration as well as output/min of total protein and IgA in subjects with a stimulated salivary secretion rate of < 0.7 mL/min and subjects with a secretion rate of ≥ 0.7 mL/min at 6 months, 1 year and 2 years post RT
From: Stimulated saliva composition in patients with cancer of the head and neck region
Total protein (mg/mL) | IgA (µg/mL) | Total protein output (mg/min) | IgA output (µg/min) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6 months post RT | ||||
< 0.7 mL/min (n = 16) | 3.1 ± 1.8 | 257 ± 215 | 1.0 ± 0.5 | 93 ± 109 |
≥ 0.7 mL/min (n = 13) | 2.1 ± 0.9 | 100 ± 60 | 2.6 ± 2.1 | 101 ± 55 |
N.S | p < 0.05 | p < 0.01 | N.S | |
One year post RT | ||||
< 0.7 mL/min (n = 14) | 2.4 ± 0.7 | 169 ± 142 | 1.0 ± 0.4 | 68 ± 46 |
≥ 0.7 mL/min (n = 15) | 1.7 ± 0.7 | 125 ± 99 | 2.0 ± 0.6 | 125 ± 73 |
p < 0.05 | N.S | p < 0.001 | p < 0.05 | |
Two years post RT | ||||
< 0.7 mL/min (n = 14) | 2.6 ± 1.0 | 160 ± 123 | 1.5 ± 1.0 | 76 ± 64 |
≥ 0.7 mL/min (n = 15) | 2.0 ± 0.7 | 94 ± 68 | 2.3 ± 1.1 | 114 ± 74 |
p < 0.05 | N.S | N.S | N.S |