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Amelogenin: a Protein to Smile About

New evidence reveals how polyproline-repeat elements of enamel proteins evolve from amphibians to mammals to refine biological apatite structure and function. The striking microarchitecture of biological minerals is evident in tooth enamel, above.

doi: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.1000263.g001