ATP-degrading enzyme activities in pulps ofhealthy and carious human teeth were quantitatively analyzed using the bioluminescence method. The patterns of both Ca2+- and Mg 2+-activated ATP hydrolysis resembled each other. Increased enzyme activities were observed during injured states.
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