Synonymous point mutation of gtfB gene caused by therapeutic X-rays exposure reduced the biofilm formation and cariogenic abilities of Streptococcus mutans
Abstract Background The shift of oral microbiota is a critical factor of radiation caries in head and neck cancer patients after the radiotherapy. However, the direct effects of irradiation on the genome and virulence of cariogenic bacteria are poorly described. Here we investigated the genomic muta...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-05-01
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| Series: | Cell & Bioscience |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13578-021-00608-2 |