Bacterial extracellular polymeric substances as potential saliva substitute
This proof-of-principle study aims to find commensal oral bacteria that can produce extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), which have similar lubrication properties to saliva and could serve as saliva substitutes. Saliva and plaque samples were collected from 21 generally healthy individuals. Pri...
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| Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2022
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