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Reversing Enamel Mineralization Inhibition Using Amyloid-like Protein Film

Journal of Dental Research · B. Hu, C. Li, X. Yang, Y. Pang, Y. Liu, J. Zhao, C. Fu, Y. Zhang, J. Wang, Z. Wang, S. Yang, K. Xuan, P. Yang · 2026-07-17

Researchers developed a protein-based nanocoating that repels the salivary film normally blocking enamel remineralization, allowing calcium phosphate minerals to deposit and restore damaged enamel surfaces in laboratory and animal studies.

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