Partially mineralized enamel matrix removed from bovine incisor tooth germs contains proteolytic activity capable of completely degrading enamel matrix proteins at neutral and slightly alkaline pH. The protease activity also degrades common protease substrates such as casein and azocoll with optimal activity at pH 8-9. Inhibitor studies revealed that the enzyme involved is a serine protease of the chymotrypsin family.
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