Role of enamel matrix proteins in inducing biomimetic mineralization of the enamel: a study with quartz crystal microbalance technique.
- Author:
Zhi-wei WANG
1
;
Yue-ping ZHAO
;
Chang-ren ZHOU
;
Guo-wei LIAO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adsorption; Animals; Dental Enamel Proteins; metabolism; pharmacology; Humans; Hydroxyapatites; analysis; chemistry; Quartz; Rats; Rats, Sprague-Dawley; Surface Properties; Tooth Remineralization; methods
- From: Journal of Southern Medical University 2009;29(5):966-969
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the adsorption behavior of enamel matrix proteins (EMPs) on the enamel surface and study their effect on biomineralization of enamel using quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) technique.
METHODS AND RESULTSThe EMPs were adsorbed on the enamel surface to form a protein film, which was soaked in simulated body fluid solutions. After 30 days of biomimetic mineralization, the hydroxyapatite nucleation, growth and aggregation occurred with hydroxyapatite crystal formation on the enamel surface.
CONCLUSIONThe EMPs play a key role in regulating enamel mineralization.
