MeSH definition : 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.;
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.