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Oral Antimicrobial Peptides and Biological Control of Caries
(2006)
The presence of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) in saliva may be a biological factor that contributes to susceptibility or resistance to caries. This manuscript will review AMPs in saliva, consider their
antimicrobial and immunomodulatory functions, and evaluate their potential role in the oral cavity for protection of the tooth ...