Dynamic Production of Soluble Extracellular Polysaccharides by Streptococcus mutans

Caries development in the presence of Streptococcus mutans is associated not only with the production of extracellular water-insoluble polymers but also is based on water-soluble polysaccharides. The aim of this study was the evaluation of a novel glucan-specific Lectin assay for monitoring water-so...

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Main Authors: Decker, Eva-Maria, Dietrich, Ilka, Klein, Christian, von Ohle, Christiane
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2011
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3199192/