Nitrite in human saliva. Its possible relationship to nitrosamine formation.
1974
S R Tannenbaum, and
A J Sinskey, and
M Weisman, and
W Bishop
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D007773
Lactates
Salts or esters of LACTIC ACID containing the general formula CH3CHOHCOOR.
D009566
Nitrates
Inorganic or organic salts and esters of nitric acid. These compounds contain the NO3- radical.
Nitrate
D009573
Nitrites
Salts of nitrous acid or compounds containing the group NO2-. The inorganic nitrites of the type MNO2 (where M
Nitrite
D009602
Nitrosamines
A class of compounds that contain a -NH2 and a -NO radical. Many members of this group have carcinogenic and mutagenic properties.
Nitrosamine
D009615
Nocardia
A genus of gram-positive, aerobic bacteria whose species are widely distributed and are abundant in soil. Some strains are pathogenic opportunists for humans and animals.
Micropolyspora
D010084
Oxidation-Reduction
A chemical reaction in which an electron is transferred from one molecule to another. The electron-donating molecule is the reducing agent or reductant; the electron-accepting molecule is the oxidizing agent or oxidant. Reducing and oxidizing agents function as conjugate reductant-oxidant pairs or redox pairs (Lehninger, Principles of Biochemistry, 1982, p471).
Redox,Oxidation Reduction
D010306
Parotid Gland
The largest of the three pairs of SALIVARY GLANDS. They lie on the sides of the FACE immediately below and in front of the EAR.
Gland, Parotid,Glands, Parotid,Parotid Glands
D011773
Pyruvates
Derivatives of PYRUVIC ACID, including its salts and esters.
D003352
Corynebacterium
A genus of asporogenous bacteria that is widely distributed in nature. Its organisms appear as straight to slightly curved rods and are known to be human and animal parasites and pathogens.
D004032
Diet
Regular course of eating and drinking adopted by a person or animal.
Diets
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