Background:

Amylase is an enzyme produced by pancreas and salivary glands, catalyzing the hydrolysis of starch into sugars.

A mixture of glycosylated amylase and proline-rich proteins or fractions containing mostly non-glycosylated amylase predominantly promotes adhesion of S. gordonii G9B. Fractions containing amylase do not promote adhesion of S. sanguis 10556 to HAP[1].

[1]. Scannapieco FA, et al. Salivary amylase promotes adhesion of oral streptococci to hydroxyapatite. J Dent Res. 1995 Jul;74(7):1360-6.