Lauryl Gallate Activity and <i>Streptococcus mutans</i>: Its Effects on Biofilm Formation, Acidogenicity and Gene Expression

Lauryl Gallate Activity and <i>Streptococcus mutans</i>: Its Effects on Biofilm Formation, Acidogenicity and Gene Expression

<i>Streptococcus mutans</i> bacterium is implicated in the pathogenesis of dental caries due to the production of biofilm and organic acids from dietary sucrose. Despite the availability of various means of prophylaxis, caries still has a high worldwide prevalence. Therefore, it is impor...

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Main Authors: Vika Gabe, Mouhammad Zeidan, Tomas Kacergius, Maksim Bratchikov, Mizied Falah, Anwar Rayan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
lauryl gallate
dodecyl gallate
<i>Streptococcus mutans</i>
biofilm
acidogenicity
gene expression
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/25/16/3685

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