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Salivary Proline-Rich Proteins  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A family of proline-rich proteins that constitute the majority of the protein component of SALIVA. Salivary proline-rich proteins occur as acidic, basic and glycosylated basic proteins. They perform a variety of functions such as adhering to the acquired ENAMEL PELLICLE, acting as lubricants and precipitating TANNINS.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-KT76SW5Z-1

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