The Significance of Lactoperoxidase System in Oral Health: Application and Efficacy in Oral Hygiene Products
Lactoperoxidase (LPO) present in saliva are an important element of the nonspecific immune response involved in maintaining oral health. The main role of this enzyme is to oxidize salivary thiocyanate ions (SCN<sup>−</sup>) in the presence of hydrogen peroxide (H<sub>2<...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-03-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/20/6/1443 |