High yield of biologically active recombinant human amelogenin using the baculovirus expression system.
Authors:Taylor AL, Haze-Filderman A, Blumenfeld A, Shay B, Dafni L, Rosenfeld E, Leiser Y, Fermon E, Gruenbaum-Cohen Y, Deutsch D,
Journal:Protein Expr Purif
PubMed ID:16055347
The amelogenins are secreted by the ameloblast cells of developing teeth; they constitute about 90% of the enamel matrix proteins and play an important role in enamel biomineralization. Recent evidence suggests that amelogenin may also be involved in the regeneration of the periodontal tissues and that different isoforms may have ... More