Journal of Dental Research, Vol 74, 1543-1550, Copyright © 1995 by International & American Associations for Dental Research Online Journals

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EP-GP and the lipocalin VEGh, two different human salivary 20-kDa proteins

L. C. Schenkels, E. C. Veerman and A. V. Nieuw Amerongen
Department of Oral Biochemistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Vrije Universiteit, The Netherlands.

Two salivary 20-kDa proteins [the human lipocalin Von Ebner's gland protein (VEGh) and extraparotid glycoprotein (EP-GP)] show several remarkable similarities and differences. The latter is identical to secretory actin-binding protein (SABP), gross cystic disease fluid protein-15 (GCDFP-15), prolactin-induced protein (PIP), and 17-kDA CD4-binding glycoprotein (gp17). Much is known about the distribution, localization, biochemical characteristics, and molecular biology of these two proteins, yet there are only few clues about their functions.

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