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Salivary enrichment with MaquiCPI-3 enhances acquired enamel pellicle properties and attenuates enamel mineral loss induced by microcosm biofilm.

Archives of oral biology · Taira EA, Ventura TMO, Ferrari CR, Pelá VT, Francese MM, Silva GV, Meloni VA, de Ataide DSM, Da Silva NDG, de Souza EP, Buzalaf MAR · 2026-09-08

Researchers tested whether a protein derived from maqui berry enhanced saliva's protective film on tooth enamel and reduced acid-induced mineral loss in laboratory biofilm models. The maqui protein at 0.5 mg/mL showed the strongest protective effect, reducing enamel demineralization comparably to chlorhexidine.

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