The incorporation of the innate immune system into humans is essential for survival and
health due to the rapid replication of invading microbes and the delayed action of the …

The objective of this study was to perform a comprehensive review of the use of
antimicrobial peptides for the prevention and treatment of dental caries. The study included …

Researchers have developed novel bioactive materials for caries management. Many
clinicians also favour these materials, which fit their contemporary practice philosophy of …

Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) is generally regarded as a major contributor to dental
caries because of its ability to synthesize extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) that aid in the …

This review describes the discovery, structure, activity, engineered constructs, and
applications of KR-12, the smallest antibacterial peptide of human cathelicidin LL-37, the …

Oral cavity harbors a complex and highly diverse microbial community. Cross-kingdom
interactions between Candida and oral bacteria are critical for their co-existence, which may …

Biofilm-forming bacteria, which colonize the surfaces of equipment in the dairy industry, may
adversely affect the safety and quality of the milk and its products. Despite numerous efforts …

The objective of this study was to review the design methods that have been used to create
peptides for use in caries management. Two independent researchers systematically …

Objective The aim was to evaluate the antibacterial and antibiofilm activity of natural (n-
CNSL) and technical (t-CNSL) cashew nut shell liquid against streptococci and enterococci …

This study evaluated the cytocompatibility and antimicrobial/antibiofilm effects of
epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) associated with peptide LL-37 and its analogue KR-12 …