Single DNase or Proteinase Treatment Induces Change in Composition and Structural Integrity of Multispecies Oral Biofilms
Biofilm virulence is mainly based on its bacterial cell surrounding biofilm matrix, which contains a scaffold of exopolysaccharides, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Targeting these nucleid acids or proteins could enable an efficient biofilm control. Therefore, the study aimed to...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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| Series: | Antibiotics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/10/4/400 |