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Human Tooth as a Fungal Niche: Candida albicans Traits in Dental Plaque Isolates.
mBio - 28 Feb 2023
Xiang Zhenting, Wakade Rohan S, Ribeiro Apoena Aguiar, Hu Weiming, Bittinger Kyle, Simon-Soro Aurea, Kim Dongyeop, Li Jiyao, Krysan Damian J, Liu Yuan, Koo Hyun
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Candida albicans, a fungus typically found in the mucosal niche, is frequently detected in biofilms formed on teeth (dental plaque) of toddlers with severe childhood caries, a global public health problem that causes rampant tooth decay. However, knowledge about fungal traits on the tooth surface remains limited. Here, we assess the phylogeny, phenotype, and interkingdom interactions of C. albicans isolated from...
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