Nanochitosan antimicrobial activity against Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans dual-species biofilms

Abstract Objective Chitosan nanoparticle (nanochitosan) has a broad antimicrobial spectrum against diverse pathogenic microorganisms. However, its effect on dental caries-associated microorganisms, such as Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans is yet to be explored. These microorganisms are know...

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Main Authors: Radyum Ikono, Agnia Vibriani, Indra Wibowo, Kurniawan Eko Saputro, Wibias Muliawan, Boy Muchlis Bachtiar, Etik Mardliyati, Endang Winiati Bachtiar, Nurul Taufiqu Rochman, Hideaki Kagami, Li Xianqi, Tokiko Nagamura-Inoue, Arinobu Tojo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-019-4422-x