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Diverted Total Synthesis of Carolacton-Inspired Analogs Yields Three Distinct Phenotypes in Streptococcus mutans Biofilms.
Journal of the American Chemical Society - 31 May 2017
Solinski Amy E, Koval Alexander B, Brzozowski Richard S, Morrison Kelly R, Fraboni Americo J, Carson Carrie E, Eshraghi Anisa R, Zhou Guangfeng, Quivey Robert G, Voelz Vincent A, Buttaro Bettina A, Wuest William M
Abstract excerpt
The oral microbiome is a dynamic environment inhabited by both commensals and pathogens. Among these is Streptococcus mutans, the causative agent of dental caries, the most prevalent childhood disease. Carolacton has remarkably specific activity against S. mutans, causing acid-mediated cell death during biofilm formation; however, its complex structure limits its utility. Herein, we report the diverted total...
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