Inhibition of Streptococcus mutans Biofilm Formation by the Joint Action of Oxyresveratrol and Lactobacillus casei
Jiayi Wu, Xiaoge Jiang, Qiyuan Yang, Yuheng Zhang, Chenglin Wang, Ruijie Huang
Abstract
The homeostatic imbalance in dental plaque associated with a sharp increase in the number of cariogenic bacteria such as Streptococcus mutans is critical for the occurrence and development of caries. Probiotic therapy can restore ecological balance by replacing cariogenic pathogens with probiotics.
Topics & Concepts
Lactobacillus caseiStreptococcus mutansBiofilmMicrobiologyProbioticChemistryDental plaqueBacteriaBiologyFood scienceFermentationGeneticsOral microbiology and periodontitis researchProbiotics and Fermented FoodsSalivary Gland Disorders and Functions