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Dental Pellicle

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Definition: A thin protein film on the surface of DENTAL ENAMEL. It is widely believed to result from the selective adsorption of precursor proteins present in SALIVA onto tooth surfaces, and to reduce microbial adherence to the TEETH.     
See Also Salivary Proteins and Peptides 		Other names Pellicle, Salivary Acquired; Pellicle, Salivary; Pellicle, Enamel; Pellicle, Dental; Acquired Pellicle, Salivary; Salivary Acquired Pellicle; Salivary Pellicle; Enamel Pellicle
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
AbpA protein, Streptococcus gordonii  0   *Bacterial Outer Membrane Proteins Dental Pellicle. Microbiology 1998 May;144( Pt 5):1223-33

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