Salivary gland macrophages in health and disease: heterogeneity, niche crosstalk, and therapeutic avenues
Salivary glands (SGs) produce saliva essential for digestion, mucosal immunity, and as a source of non-invasive biomarkers. The health and pathology of SGs hinge upon a dynamic equilibrium between two core macrophage (Mφ) populations: long-lived, tissu…