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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
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Source
AbpA protein, Streptococcus gordonii
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*Bacterial Outer Membrane Proteins
Dental Pellicle.
Microbiology 1998 May;144( Pt 5):1223-33