Inhibition of attachment of oral bacteria to immortalized human gingival fibroblasts (HGF-1) by tea extracts and tea components

Background: Tea has been suggested to promote oral health by inhibiting bacterial attachment to the oral cavity. Most studies have focused on prevention of bacterial attachment to hard surfaces such as enamel. Findings: This study investigated the effect of five commercial tea (green, oolong, black,...

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Main Authors: Wang, Y., Chung, F., Lee, S., Dykes, Gary
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2013
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/36408