Preliminary study on the inhibitory effect of seaweed Gracilaria verrucosa extract on biofilm formation of Candida albicans cultured from the saliva of a smoker [version 2; referees: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]
Background: Candida albicans is an opportunistic fungus that might infect the oral cavity. Increased colony numbers of C. albicans in the mouth can be caused by multiple factors, such as smoking, weakened immune system, antibiotics use and immune-compromised condition. Smoking can increase expressio...
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F1000 Research Ltd
2018-08-01
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| Series: | F1000Research |
| Online Access: | https://f1000research.com/articles/7-684/v2 |