Ionically pretreated, pellicle-free enamel was reacted with acid phosphatase. Compared to control enamel, calcium, zinc, and phosphate increased initial phosphatase adsorption; magnesium and fluoride had little effect. Calcium-and zinc-treated enamels enhanced enzymic activity ; other ions depressed it. Results suggest phosphatases to be unimportant to the carious process.
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