Mouth mucous {saliva}| contains many proteins. Histatins, lactoferrin, lyzozyme, and peroxidase can break up bacteria and yeast. Mucins make sticky coverings to coat teeth and gums. Proline-rich proteins hold calcium phosphate for tooth enamel. Amylase changes starches into sugars. Epidermal growth factor makes more cells. Proteins {SLPI protein} {slippy protein} can aid wound healing.
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