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Murine Salivary Amylase Protects Against Streptococcus mutans-Induced Caries

Saliva protects dental surfaces against cavities (i. e., dental caries), a highly prevalent infectious disease frequently associated with acidogenic Streptococcus mutans. Substantial in vitro evidence supports amylase, a major constituent of saliva, as either protective against caries or supporting...

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Autores principales: Culp, David J., Robinson, Bently, Cash, Melanie N.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8283412/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34276419
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2021.699104