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Effect of the Biofilm Age and Starvation on Acid Tolerance of Biofilm Formed by Streptococcus mutans Isolated from Caries-Active and Caries-Free Adults
Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) is considered a leading cause of dental caries. The capability of S. mutans to tolerate low pH is essential for its cariogenicity. Aciduricity of S. mutans is linked to its adaptation to environmental stress in oral cavity. This study aimed to investigate the effect...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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MDPI
2017
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5412299/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28358306 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms18040713 |