Biofilm formation and virulence expression by <it>Streptococcus mutans </it>are altered when grown in dual-species model
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Microbial cell-cell interactions in the oral flora are believed to play an integral role in the development of dental plaque and ultimately, its pathogenicity. The effects of other species of oral bacteria on biofilm formation and vi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-04-01
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| Series: | BMC Microbiology |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/10/111 |