The Streptococcus mutans vicX Gene Product Modulates gtfB/C Expression, Biofilm Formation, Genetic Competence, and Oxidative Stress Tolerance
The Streptococcus mutans vicX Gene Product Modulates gtfB/C Expression, Biofilm Formation, Genetic Competence, and Oxidative Stress Tolerance
M. D. Senadheera,Andrew W. C. Lee,3 Authors,D. Cvitkovitch
2006 · DOI: 10.1128/JB.01161-06
Journal of Bacteriology · 101 Citations
TLDR
Insight is provided into important phenotypes controlled by the vicX gene product that can impact S. mutans pathogenicity and the role of this gene in oxidative stress tolerance in S. Mutans.