Novel urea derivative-loaded PLGA nanoparticles to inhibit caries-associated <i>Streptococcus mutans</i>
Mengyun Zhang, Ying Liao, Xin Tong, Fuhua Yan
Abstract
biofilms. Our results indicate that the novel urea derivative-loaded PLGA nanoparticles serve as a promising anti-caries agent with remarkable pharmaceutical characteristics, low cytotoxicity, and satisfying antimicrobial effect.
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Streptococcus mutansUreaDerivative (finance)ChemistryPLGANanoparticleNuclear chemistryDentistryNanotechnologyMaterials scienceBiochemistryMedicineBacteriaBiologyEconomicsFinancial economicsGeneticsOral microbiology and periodontitis researchSalivary Gland Disorders and FunctionsAdvanced Drug Delivery Systems