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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-10-01
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Series: | BMC Microbiology |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/9/228 |