Concentration of salivary protective proteins within the bound oral mucosal pellicle.

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Summary

Some protective salivary proteins including mucins and IgA become concentrated on oral surfaces in the bound mucosal pellicle, through specific interactions, whilst increased IgA could create an 'immune reservoir' against mucosal infection.

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2014-10-01
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