Streptococcus mutans
Bacterial InfectionsContribution of Severe Dental Caries Induced by Streptococcus mutans to the Pathogenicity of Infective EndocarditisStreptococcus mutans, a major pathogen of dental caries, is regarded as a causative agent of infective endocarditis (IE), which mainly occurs in patients with underlying heart disease. However, it remains unknown whether severe dental caries that extend to pulp space represent a possible route of infection. In the present study, we evaluated the virulence of...
Host-Associated Microbial CommunitiesMulti-omics Analyses Reveal Synergistic Carbohydrate Metabolism in Streptococcus mutans-Candida albicans Mixed-Species BiofilmsCandida albicans, a major opportunistic fungal pathogen, is frequently found together with Streptococcus mutans in dental biofilms associated with severe childhood caries (tooth decay), a prevalent pediatric oral disease. However, the impact of this cross-kingdom relationship on...
- Molecular PathogenesisCharacteristics of Biofilm Formation by Streptococcus mutans in the Presence of Saliva
- Host Response and InflammationMutans Streptococcal Infection Induces Salivary Antibody to Virulence Proteins and Associated Functional Domains
- Molecular PathogenesisLiaS Regulates Virulence Factor Expression in Streptococcus mutans
- Molecular PathogenesisRequirements for Surface Expression and Function of Adhesin P1 from Streptococcus mutans