Table 1 The most common AMPs expressed in saliva
From: Salivary proteins and microbiota as biomarkers for early childhood caries risk assessment
Salivary components | Main functions | Sources | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
Cathelcidin LL3 | Antimicrobial activity | Salivary glands and duct, neutrophil leukocytes and gingival sulcus | |
Histatins | Antifungal and antibacterial | Parotid and submandibular salivary duct cells | |
Alpha-defensinvHNP1–3 | Microbicidal activity antiviral activity | Neutrophil granulocytes | |
Beta-defensins hBD1 hBD2 hBD-3 | Microbicidal activity and antiviral properties | Mucosal cells | |
Statherin | Remineralization of enamel | Major and minor salivary glands |
