Salivary Proline-Rich Proteins

A family of proline-rich proteins that constitute the majority of the protein component of SALIVA. Salivary proline-rich proteins occur as acidic, basic and glycosylated basic proteins. They perform a variety of functions such as adhering to the acquired ENAMEL PELLICLE, acting as lubricants and precipitating TANNINS.

Year introduced: 2009(1979)

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Tree Number(s): D12.644.848.937, D12.776.850.925

MeSH Unique ID: D055273

Entry Terms:

• Proline-Rich Proteins, Salivary
• Salivary Proline Rich Proteins
• Salivary Acidic Proline-Rich Proteins
• Salivary Acidic Proline Rich Proteins
• Salivary Basic Proline-Rich Proteins
• Salivary Basic Proline Rich Proteins
• Salivary Glycosylated-Basic Proline-Rich Proteins
• Salivary Glycosylated Basic Proline Rich Proteins

See Also:

• Proline-Rich Protein Domains

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Peptides
Salivary Proteins and Peptides
Salivary Proline-Rich Proteins

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Salivary Proteins and Peptides
Salivary Proline-Rich Proteins