Table 4.
Noncollagenous proteins in PDL tissue
| Noncollagenous proteins | Percentage |
|---|---|
| POSTN | 37.59 |
| SPARC | 35.16 |
| OCN | 9.54 |
| TNN | 5.27 |
| OPN | 3.68 |
| FN1 | 3.56 |
| MGP | 1.78 |
| TNC | 1.39 |
| IBSP | 0.81 |
| FBN1 | 0.66 |
| DMP1 | 0.48 |
| DSP | 0.06 |
| MEPE | 0.02 |
Abbreviation: PDL, periodontal ligament.
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