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Characterization of the Arginolytic Microflora Provides Insights into pH Homeostasis in Human Oral Biofilms
1 Jan 2015
Abstract excerpt
A selected group of oral bacteria commonly associated with dental health is capable of producing alkali via the arginine deiminase system (ADS), which has a profound impact on the pH of human oral biofilms. An increased risk for dental caries has been associated with reduced ADS activity of the bacteria in oral biofilms. Arginolytic bacterial strains from dental plaque samples of caries-free and caries-active...
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