Quantitative proteomic analysis of the effect of fluoride on the acquired enamel pellicle.

The acquired enamel pellicle (AEP) is a thin film formed by the selective adsorption of salivary proteins onto the enamel surface of teeth. The AEP forms a critical interface between the mineral phase of teeth (hydroxyapatite) and the oral microbial biofilm. This biofilm is the key feature responsib...

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Main Authors: Walter L Siqueira, Meltem Bakkal, Yizhi Xiao, Jennifer N Sutton, Fausto M Mendes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3411614?pdf=render