Antibacterial Properties of Small-Size Peptide Derived from Penetratin against Oral Streptococci

Periodontitis, an infectious disease originating from dental biofilms that causes the irreversible loss of alveolar bone, is accompanied by gradual biofilm formation and the continuous progression of inflammation. A small peptide derived from penetratin, Arg-Gln-Ile-Arg-Arg-Trp-Trp-Gln-Arg-NH<sub...

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Main Authors: Meng Li, Yanyan Yang, Chen Lin, Qian Zhang, Lei Gong, Yonglan Wang, Xi Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/11/2730