Salivary Proline-Rich Proteins

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.644.848.937 - D12.776.850.925