Salivary Peptides and Proteins, Their Structure and Importance in the Oral Cavity

Authors

  • L. Fialová Institute of Medical Biochemistry and Laboratory Diagnostics, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, and General University Hospital in Prague, Prague

Keywords:

histatin, proline-rich proteins, saliva, statherin

Abstract

Proteins and peptides represent important components of saliva. A wide spectrum of their effects is necessary for physiological function of the oral cavity. The aim of the article is to provide review information on selected groups of salivary proteins and peptides, namely histatins, proline-rich proteins and statherin. Attention is paid to their structure, behavior in the mouth and functions.

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Published

2019-10-15

How to Cite

Fialová, L. (2019). Salivary Peptides and Proteins, Their Structure and Importance in the Oral Cavity. Chemické Listy, 113(10), 581–588. Retrieved from http://chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/3469

Issue

Vol. 113 No. 10 (2019)

Section

Articles