Evaluation of the Cariogenic and Anti-Cariogenic Potential of Human Colostrum and Colostrum-Derived Probiotics: Impact on <i>S. mutans</i> Growth, Biofilm Formation, and <i>L. rhamnosus</i> Growth

Human colostrum (HC) is essential for oral health as it is rich in probiotics that could affect the growth of the cariogenic <i>S. mutans</i> and its biofilm formation; hindering dental caries in advance. In this study, HC was collected from 36 healthy mothers 1–3 days postpartum. The ef...

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Main Authors: Samaa A. Zaghloul, Sara N. Hashem, Safaa R. El-Sayed, Mona Shaban E. M. Badawy, Sarah I. Bukhari, Heba Mohammed Refat M. Selim, Omnia Karem M. Riad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Life
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/13/9/1869