title: Antimicrobial agents in saliva--protection for the whole body.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cariology, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Lemminkaisenkatu 2, FIN-20520 Turku, Finland. jorma.tenovuo@utu.fi
authors.forename: Jorma
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tenovuo
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000276:immunology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015891:Cystatins / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D018928:Immunity, Mucosal; D007784:Lactoperoxidase / Q000276:immunology; D011506:Proteins / Q000276:immunology; D012463:Saliva / Q000737:chemistry / Q000201:enzymology* / Q000276:immunology*; D012471:Salivary Proteins and Peptides / Q000276:immunology*; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000188:drug therapy; D023083:beta-Defensins / Q000276:immunology; D000099053:Histidine-Rich Glycoprotein
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D015891:Cystatins; D011506:Proteins; D012471:Salivary Proteins and Peptides; D023083:beta-Defensins; D000099053:Histidine-Rich Glycoprotein; D007784:Lactoperoxidase