Oral microbiota, its equilibrium and implications in the pathophysiology of human diseases: A systematic review

B Giordano-Kelhoffer, C Lorca, J March Llanes… - Biomedicines, 2022 - mdpi.com
Imbalances of the oral microbiota and dysbiosis have traditionally been linked to the
occurrence of teeth and oral diseases. However, recent findings indicate that this microbiota …

Strategies for Streptococcus mutans biofilm dispersal through extracellular polymeric substances disruption

Y Lin, X Zhou, Y Li - Molecular Oral Microbiology, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Dental caries is one of the most prevalent and costly biofilm‐dependent oral infectious
diseases affecting most of the world's population. Streptococcus mutans, a major …

Antimicrobial and antibiofilm activity of curcumin-loaded electrospun nanofibers for the prevention of the biofilm-associated infections

A Di Salle, G Viscusi, F Di Cristo, A Valentino… - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Curcumin extracted from the rhizome of Curcuma Longa has been used in therapeutic
preparations for centuries in different parts of the world. However, its bioactivity is limited by …

Quorum sensing in oral biofilms: influence on host cells

M Nagi, ILC Chapple, P Sharma, SA Kuehne… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Quorum sensing molecules (QSMs) in the oral cavity regulate biofilm formation, the
acquisition of iron, stress responses, and the expression of virulence factors. However …

Biofouling in membrane bioreactors—mitigation and current status: a review

NR Maddela, AS Abiodun, S Zhang… - Applied Biochemistry and …, 2023 - Springer
Biological fouling as termed biofouling is caused by varied living organisms and is difficult to
eliminate from the environment thus becoming a major issue during membrane bioreactors …

Mechanistic insights into the inhibitory effect of theaflavins on virulence factors production in Streptococcus mutans

J Kong, K Xia, X Su, X Zheng, C Diao, X Yang, X Zuo… - AMB Express, 2021 - Springer
Streptococcus mutans is the primary etiological agent associated with cariogenic process.
The present study aimed to investigate the antibacterial and anti-virulence activities of …

The Potential of Secondary Metabolites in Medicinal Plants as Anti–Quorum Sensing in Biofilms: A Comprehensive Review

SA Putri, E Julaeha, N Kagawa… - Journal of Chemistry, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
The formation of biofilms occurs due to a group of bacteria gathering together. The
increasing of cell density will stimulate chemical signals for bacteria to communicate through …

The Role of Streptococcus mutans Virulence Proteins in the Pathogenesis of Endocarditis: Mechanisms of Action and Impact on Heart Infections, A Review

BM Winato, TA Mylano - Journal of Syiah Kuala Dentistry Society, 2024 - jurnal.usk.ac.id
Background: Streptococcus mutans, known for causing dental caries, can also lead to
endocarditis, a severe heart infection involving inflammation of the heart's inner lining and …

[PDF][PDF] Quorum Sensing in Oral Biofilms

M Nagi, ILC Chapple, P Sharma, SA Kuehne… - 2023 - pure-oai.bham.ac.uk
Quorum sensing molecules (QSMs) in the oral cavity regulate biofilm formation, the
acquisition of iron, stress responses, and the expression of virulence factors. However …

[PDF][PDF] Incorporating copper into fluoride-containing bioglasses enhances the inhibition of Streptococcus mutans activity and biofilm formation

X Chen, S Zou, Y Yan, H He, O Liu, S Wang - 2023 - scholar.archive.org
Low uoride-containing bioglasses (LFBGs) with the ability to controllably degrade and form
acidresistant uorapatite are attractive for caries prevention. However, their antibacterial …