The acquired enamel pellicle (AEP) is a thin acellular film that forms on tooth surfaces upon
exposure to the oral environment. It consists predominantly of salivary proteins, but also …

The proteome of whole saliva, in contrast to that of serum, is highly susceptible to a variety of
physiological and biochemical processes. First, salivary protein secretion is under …

Histatins are salivary cationic peptides that provide the first line of defense against oral
candidiasis caused by Candida albicans. This minireview presents a critical evaluation of …

Salivary diagnostics for oral as well as systemic diseases is dependent on the identification
of biomolecules reflecting a characteristic change in presence, absence, composition, or …

The acquired enamel pellicle is a thin protein film forming upon exposure of tooth enamel
surfaces to saliva. The structural analysis of this integument relies on efficient pellicle …

In recent years, there has been an increased interest in the study of saliva. This bodily fluid
contains a vast number of protein species, the salivary peptidome, of low molecular weight …

Oropharyngeal candidiasis is an opportunistic infection considered to be a harbinger of
AIDS. The etiologic agent Candida albicans is a fungal species commonly colonizing human …

Oral dental infections are one of the most common diseases affecting humans, with caries
and periodontal disease having the highest incidence. Caries and periodontal disease arise …

The maintenance of balanced oral homeostasis depends on saliva. A readily available and
molecularly rich source of biological fluid, saliva fulfills many functions in the oral cavity …

Acquired enamel pellicle (AEP) is a protein film that forms on the enamel surface of teeth by
selective adsorption of proteins and peptides present in the mouth. This protein film forms …