SepM mutation in Streptococcus mutans clinical isolates and related function analysis

Abstract Background Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) is an important pathogenic bacterium that causes dental caries, while Streptococcus gordonii (S. gordonii) is a non-cariogenic bacterium that inhibits the growth of S. mutans. The SepM protein can promote the inhibitory ability of S. mutans agains...

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Main Authors: Shanshan Liu, Yidan Shao, Zhenzhen Zhang, Wen Xu, Yudong Liu, Kai Zhang, Li Xu, Qingwei Zheng, Yu Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-06-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-04436-x