Which salivary protein is responsible for inhibiting the transmission of HIV through saliva?

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Published
26 Jul 2019
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Among the salivary components, the salivary leukocyte proteinase inhibitor plays a key role in preventing the transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus via saliva, whereas other proteins like sialoperoxidase, secretory IgA, and histidine-rich proteins do not provide this specific antiviral function.

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