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Phosphomimetic statherin-derived peptide protects against intrinsic enamel erosion independently of sodium trimetaphosphate.

European journal of oral sciences · Ferrari CR, Barros HZ, Bicalho JP, Câmara JVF, Francese MM, Santos LA, Pessan JP, Pereira NM, Marchetto R, Buzalaf MAR · 2026-09-11

A laboratory study found that a phosphomimetic peptide derived from statherin protected tooth enamel from erosion in acidic conditions, with or without the addition of sodium trimetaphosphate, though their combination did not provide enhanced protection.

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