Bioadhesion and oral fluids - perireceptor modulators of taste perception?
Résumé
The oral fluids are of essential relevance for the protection of the oral cavity and the whole organism against external noxae and pathogenic microorganisms. Furthermore, they mediate the process of bioadhesion to all surfaces in the oral cavity and promote numerous interactions with any substance entering the oral cavity. Due to this fact the oral fluids as well as the processes of bioadhesion, bioadsorption and microbial biofilm formation certainly have an impact on taste perception. However, there is only a limited number of studies on this topic. The present review tries to give an overview on the present knowledge and intends to draft some hypotheses for future research.