Saliva is a crucial bodily fluid that originates from the salivary glands in the mouth. It plays a vital role in preserving healthy oral tissues and aiding in the chemical breakdown of food during digestion. In addition, saliva has numerous functions that contribute to maintaining oral health.
A sampling of human saliva for research
Saliva testing has become increasingly popular for accurately diagnosing infectious diseases caused by various pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2, HIV, HSV, HCV, and more. This non-invasive and easily accessible bodily fluid has also been widely studied for its biomarkers, including genetic material and proteins, to develop innovative and cost-effective diagnostic tools. Scientists believe saliva testing can be a great alternative to blood tests. Therefore, research and development in salivary biomarkers for diagnosing various diseases, including autoimmune Sjogren's syndrome, cystic fibrosis, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, oral cancer, dental caries, and periodontal diseases, are currently being prioritized. To collect saliva samples for research purposes, one should clean or rinse their mouth, avoid eating or drinking 30 minutes before collection, insert a swab stick between the bottom jawline and inner cheek, gently swab ten times to stimulate salivary secretion, spit saliva into a collection tube until partially filled, close the lid, and gently turn the capped tube up and down for 5 seconds to mix the liquid thoroughly. The human saliva swabs for research should then be stored at a low temperature in a biobank with relevant information.
Top-quality human saliva specimens for Biomedical Research:
Central BioHub is a provider of high-quality biological specimens, including human saliva samples, specially catered to pharmacological and diagnostic research. They offer a range of biospecimens such as COVID 19 saliva samples, saliva swab test samples, healthy saliva samples, and more. These samples are collected ethically from donors and patients. They are well-annotated with relevant clinical data, rigorously tested for laboratory parameters, and cryogenically preserved with active quality control.
Central BioHub ensures the safe and fast transportation of research samples to laboratories worldwide through a partnership with the fastest transport network. Interested researchers can check the online inventory to procure research samples:https://centralbiohub.de/biospecimens/other-biofluids/saliva
Furthermore, Central BioHub has a dedicated scientific customer service team that provides personalized support for the biospecimen procurement process. Customers can create user accounts and place reservations for free. To learn more about human saliva biospecimens for research, visit the Central BioHub website athttps://centralbiohub.de/.