Streptococcus mutans membrane vesicles inhibit the biofilm formation of Streptococcus gordonii and Streptococcus sanguinis
Abstract Streptococcus mutans, whose main virulence factor is glucosyltransferase (Gtf), has a substantial impact on the development of dental caries. S. mutans membrane vesicles (MVs), which are rich in Gtfs, have been shown to affect biofilm formation of other microorganisms. Streptococcus gordoni...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2022-12-01
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| Series: | AMB Express |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13568-022-01499-3 |