Dentinal Protein: Bound Cholesterol

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Abstract
Hydrolysis (acidic and basic) and alcoholysis (ethanol) of ground dentin are compared as to % yield of cholesterol and cholesterol esters obtained upon extraction. Demineraliza-tion alone is not sufficient to free cholesterol; at least a portion of the dentinal protein must be hydrolyzed. Normal dentin from the roots of extracted, sound third molars yields approx. 22-24 mg. cholesterol and its esters per 100 g. of starting material.

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