Question 475 · LDEK · Etiology and pathogenesis of caries
Which of the below mentioned saliva ingredients does not demonstrate antibacterial activity?
- A. lysozyme.
- B. lactoferrin.
- C. immunoglobulin A.
- D. agglutinin.
- E. statherin.
Hint
Most listed proteins kill, inhibit or aggregate bacteria; one mainly regulates calcium phosphate saturation in saliva.
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