In vitro decalcification of human enamel was induced with a suspension of dog leukocytes and corn starch in plasma under sterile conditions. In controls without leukocytes decalcification did not occur. Enamel was protected against decalcification in the presence of leukocytes under these conditions by addition of sodium fluoride.
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