Inhibitory effect of Lactobacillus salivarius on Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation.
Inhibitory effect of Lactobacillus salivarius on Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation.
C-C Wu,C.-T. Lin,3 Authors,Y. Tsai
2015 · DOI: 10.1111/omi.12063
Molecular Oral Microbiology · 98 Citations
TLDR
Two L. salivarius strains are identified with inhibitory activities on the growth and expression of S. mutans virulence genes to reduce its biofilm formation, presenting a potential strategy for in vivo alteration of plaque biofilm and caries.