Comparing the efficacy of hydroxyapatite nucleation regulated by amino acids, poly-amino acids and an amelogenin-derived peptide
Zhongcheng Li, Qian Ren, Jingyao Cui, Die Hu, Tian Tian, Ting He, Kun Wang, Wentao Jiang, Linglin Zhang
Abstract
The efficacy of HAP nucleation regulated by amino acids, poly-amino acids and an amelogenin-derived peptide named QP5 was compared systematically. Poly-amino acids and QP5 regulated HAP nucleation and enamel remineralization more effectively.
Topics & Concepts
AmelogeninAmino acidNucleationPeptideEnamel paintChemistryRemineralisationMaterials scienceBiochemistryOrganic chemistryComposite materialDental Erosion and TreatmentDental materials and restorationsBone and Dental Protein Studies