Influences of naturally occurring agents in combination with fluoride on gene expression and structural organization of <it>Streptococcus mutans </it>in biofilms

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The association of specific bioactive flavonoids and terpenoids with fluoride can modulate the development of cariogenic biofilms by simultaneously affecting the synthesis of exopolysaccharides (EPS) and acid production by <it>...

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Main Authors: Xiao Jin, Klein Marlise I, Jeon Jae-Gyu, Gregoire Stacy, Rosalen Pedro L, Koo Hyun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/9/228