New insights into the functions of enamel matrices in calcified tissues

• Main Authors: Satoshi Fukumoto (Author), Takashi Nakamura (Author), Aya Yamada (Author), Makiko Arakaki (Author), Kan Saito (Author), Juan Xu (Author), Emiko Fukumoto (Author), Yoshihiko Yamada (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2014-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Ameloblasts secrete enamel matrix proteins, including amelogenin, ameloblastin, enamelin, amelotin, and Apin/odontogenic ameloblast-associated protein (Apin/ODAM). Amelogenin is the major protein component of the enamel matrix. Amelogenin, ameloblastin, and enamelin are expressed during the secretor...