A novel family of bacterial sialic acid binding adhesins? [PDF]
, 2020 of Distinction at Nationwide Children's Annual Research RetreatThird place in Biomedical Sciences at the Denman Undergraduate Research ForumPlatelet binding is a critical step in the development of Infective Endocarditis (IE), an infection of the ...
Patel, Surina
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Antibiotic prescribing by general dental practitioners in the Greater Glasgow Health Board, Scotland [PDF]
, 2000 OBJECTIVE: To investigate antibiotic prescribing patterns by general dental practitioners (GDPs) in the Greater Glasgow Health Board Area, Scotland. STUDY DESIGN: A 10% sample of prescriptions were selected at random from 35,545 prescriptions written by ...
Bagg, J., Roy, K.
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Inhibitory Effect on In Vitro Streptococcus oralis Biofilm of a Soda-Lime Glass Containing Silver Nanoparticles Coating on Titanium Alloy [PDF]
, 2012 This is an open-access article.-- et al.This paper reports the effect of soda-lime-glass-nAg coating on the viability of an in vitro biofilm of Streptococcus oralis.
Alou, Luís +8 more
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In vitro increased respiratory activity of selected oral bacteria may explain competitive and collaborative interactions in the oral microbiome [PDF]
, 2017 Understanding the driving forces behind the shifts in the ecological balance of the oral microbiota will become essential for the future management and treatment of periodontitis. As the use of competitive approaches for modulating bacterial outgrowth is
Boon, Nico +6 more
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Mitis group streptococci express variable pilus islet 2 pili. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2011 Streptococcus oralis, Streptococcus mitis, and Streptococcus sanguinis are members of the Mitis group of streptococci and agents of oral biofilm, dental plaque and infective endocarditis, disease processes that involve bacteria-bacteria and bacteria-host
Dorothea Zähner +3 more
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Barriers to the use of a diagnostic oral microbiology laboratory by general dental practitioners [PDF]
, 1999 OBJECTIVE: To identify barriers on the use of diagnostic microbiology facilities in general dental practice. DESIGN: A cross-sectional survey using a postal questionnaire. SETTING: Primary/secondary care interface between the diagnostic oral microbiology
Bagg, J. +7 more
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Characterization of Streptococcus gordonii prophage PH15: complete genome sequence and functional analysis of phage-encoded integrase and endolysin [PDF]
, 2008 Streptococcus gordonii OMZ1039, isolated from supragingival dental plaque, was found to harbour a prophage, PH15, whose excision could be induced by mitomycin treatment. Phage PH15 belongs to the Siphoviridae.
van der Ploeg, J R
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Interkingdom cooperation between Candida albicans, Streptococcus oralis and Actinomyces oris modulates early biofilm development on denture material [PDF]
, 2016 Candida-associated stomatitis affects up to 60% of denture wearers, and Candida albicans remains the most commonly isolated fungal species. The oral bacteria Actinomyces oris and Streptococcus oralis are abundant in early dental plaque.
Cavalcanti, Indira M G +4 more
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International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine ResearchAim: Rhus coriaria, commonly known as sumac, is a spice derived from the dried fruits of the Rhus genus supports oral health by potentially reducing bacterial growth and inflammation, making it a candidate for enhancing dental care products.
Nazmiye Ülkü Tüzemen +3 more
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Identification of genes for small non-coding RNAs that belong to the regulon of the two-component regulatory system CiaRH in Streptococcus [PDF]
, 2010 BackgroundPost-transcriptional regulation by small RNAs (sRNAs) in bacteria is now recognized as a wide-spread regulatory mechanism modulating a variety of physiological responses including virulence.
Patrick Marx +4 more
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