The inhibition of Streptococcus mutans glucosyltransferase enzyme activity by mangosteen pericarp extract
Background: Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) is a bacterium that plays an important role in the pathogenesis of dental caries. Streptococcus mutans produces the glucosyltransferase enzyme which is capable of catalyzing glucan synthesis in the progression of dental caries. Certain treatments involvin...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universitas Airlangga
2017-06-01
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| Series: | Dental Journal: Majalah Kedokteran Gigi |
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| Online Access: | http://e-journal.unair.ac.id/index.php/MKG/article/view/3590 |