Salivary Proline-Rich Proteins
Synonyms
Proline-Rich Proteins, Salivary
Salivary Acidic Proline Rich Proteins
Salivary Acidic Proline-Rich Proteins
Salivary Basic Proline Rich Proteins
Salivary Basic Proline-Rich Proteins
Salivary Glycosylated Basic Proline Rich Proteins
Salivary Glycosylated-Basic Proline-Rich Proteins
Salivary Proline Rich Proteins
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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