Damage of <it>Streptococcus mutans </it>biofilms by carolacton, a secondary metabolite from the myxobacterium <it>Sorangium cellulosum</it>
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Streptococcus mutans </it>is a major pathogen in human dental caries. One of its important virulence properties is the ability to form biofilms (dental plaque) on tooth surfaces. Eradication of such biofilms is extrem...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Microbiology |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/10/199 |