Bio-modification approach for novel dentine caries management by Galla chinesis extract and microbial transglutaminase

Introduction: Dental caries still remains one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide. Unlike enamel caries which can be restored mainly by modulating mineral balance, the dentine caries are characterized with irreversible proteolytic disintegration of organic matrices, highlighting an urgent need...

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Published in:	Dental Hypotheses
Main Authors:	Meng Deng, Xin Xu, Jiyao Li, Xuedong Zhou
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Subjects:	Collagen dentine Galla chinensis mechanical properties transglutaminase
Online Access:	http://www.dentalhypotheses.com/article.asp?issn=2155-8213;year=2012;volume=3;issue=4;spage=129;epage=132;aulast=Deng