Postbiotic mediators derived from Lactobacillus species enhance riboflavin-mediated antimicrobial photodynamic therapy for eradication of Streptococcus mutans planktonic and biofilm growth

Abstract Background Streptococcus mutans has been implicated as a primary causative agent of dental caries and one of its important virulence properties is an ability to form biofilm on tooth surfaces. Thus, strategies to prevent and control S. mutans biofilms are requested. The present study aimed...

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Main Authors: Maryam Pourhajibagher, Hassan-Ali Ghafari, Abbas Bahador
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-07-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-04620-z