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Streptococcus gordonii utilizes several distinct gene functions to recruit Porphyromonas gingivalis into a mixed community.
Molecular microbiology - 1 Apr 2006
Kuboniwa Masae, Tribble Gena D, James Chloe E, Kilic Ali O, Tao Lin, Herzberg Mark C, Shizukuishi Satoshi, Lamont Richard J
Abstract excerpt
Dental plaque biofilm formation proceeds through a developmental pathway initiated by the attachment of pioneer organisms, such as Streptococcus gordonii, to tooth surfaces. Through a variety of synergistic interactions, pioneer organisms facilitate the colonization of later arrivals including Porphyromonas gingivalis, a potential periodontal pathogen. We have investigated genes of S. gordonii required to support...
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