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Statherin-derived peptides in pellicle engineering: a scoping review.

Journal of dentistry · Câmara JVF, Schestakow A, Muknickas DP, Baddouri L, Santos LA, Araujo TT, Medeiros JG, Hannig M, Buzalaf MAR · 2026-08-12

Researchers reviewed evidence on statherin-derived peptides used to engineer protective dental pellicles, finding they modify pellicle composition and enhance erosion resistance, though most data come from laboratory studies with unclear clinical relevance.

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