Sabinene suppresses growth, biofilm formation, and adhesion of Streptococcus mutans by inhibiting cariogenic virulence factors
Background: Streptococcus mutans is one of the most important cariogenic bacteria associated with dental caries. Sabinene is a major component of several herbal essential oils. However, the anti-cariogenic effects of sabinene and the underlying mechanism remain to be elucidated. Objectives: We inves...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2019-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Oral Microbiology |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20002297.2019.1632101 |