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Amelogenin
Amelogenin is a gene-specific, low-molecular-weight protein
found in tooth enamel. Although less than 5% of enamel consists
of protein, amelogenins comprise 90% of all enamel protein.
Although not completely understood, the function of amelogenins
is believed to be in organizing enamel rods during tooth development.
Other significant proteins in enamel are ameloblastins, enamelins,
and tuftelins.
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