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Current concepts of the structure and nature of mammalian salivary mucous glycoproteins
The visco-elastic properties of salivary secretions are due to high molecular-weight glyco-proteins, known as mucins. Mucins are composed of numerous oligosaccharide side-chains O-glycosidically linked through 2-...
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Differential binding characteristics and applications of dGalβ1→3dGalNAc specific lectins
The binding properties of Arachis hypogaea (PNA), Bauhinia vurpurea alba (BPL), Maclura pomifera (MPL) and Sophora japonica (SJL) lectins were studied by quantitative precipitin and precipitin inhibition assays, ...
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Structure, biosynthesis, and function of salivary mucins
The glandular secretions of the oral cavity lining the underlying buccal mucosa are highly specialized fluids which provide lubrication, prevent mechanical damage, protect efficiently against viral and bacteri...