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Molecular and genetic analyses of Actinomyces spp.
Critical reviews in oral biology and medicine : an official publication of the American Association of Oral Biologists - 1 Jan 1999
Yeung M K
Abstract excerpt
Members of the genus Actinomyces are predominant primary colonizers of the oral cavity and play an important role in initiating plaque development. These bacteria have evolved unique mechanisms that favor colonization and persistence in this micro-environment. The expression of cell-surface fimbriae is correlated with the ability of these bacteria to adhere to specific receptors on the tooth and mucosal surfaces,...
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