Preliminary Study on Saliva from Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Individuals by Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis

Authors

  • S Z Hoe
  • R Pendek
  • S K Lam
  • Z H A Rahim

Keywords:

Whole saliva, diabetics, non-diabetics, Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE), proline-rich proteins

Abstract

Human saliva contains a large number of proteins which can be separated using polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE). In this study the protein profiles of whole saliva of diabetic and non-diabetic were compared. Considerable variations between individuals in the protein profiles were observed. The saliva from diabetic patients appeared to have more of proline-rich protein bands in the molecular weight region below 56 KOa. Further investigations using individual gland saliva should be caITied out.

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Published

2018-06-29

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Original/Research Article