Synthetic saliva using a vegan protein (IMAGE)

University of Leeds

Synthetic saliva using a vegan protein

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A potato protein - coloured dark green - forms the mesh-like architecture of the hydrated microgel, partially coated by a hydrogel made by a polysaccharide xanthan gum, shown in light green. 

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Dr Anna Tanczos, www.SciCommStudios.co.uk

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