Effects of a Chimeric Lysin against Planktonic and Sessile Enterococcus faecalis Hint at Potential Application in Endodontic Therapy
Enterococcus faecalis is a commensal opportunistic pathogen found in the intestine, mouth, and vaginal tract of humans. As an invasive pathogen in the oral cavity, E. faecalis is one of the leading causes of periapical endodontic lesions. However, due to the strong biofilm-forming capacity and toler...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-05-01
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Series: | Viruses |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/10/6/290 |