Fermentation Characteristics of Strains of 'Streptococcus mutans'.

Lyon, T. C., Jr

Fermentation Characteristics of Strains of 'Streptococcus mutans'.

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Abstract:

Realization of the important role of Streptococcus mutans in the initiation of dental caries has resulted in extensive studies of all its biologic characteristics. The ultimate goal is to control or eliminate it from the oral cavity. One means of accomplishing this is to reduce or eliminate its carbohydrate source. This study reports those carbohydrates which Streptococcus mutans cannot metabolize. Author

Author(s):

Lyon, T. C., Jr

Author Organization(s):

ARMY INST OF DENTAL RESEARCH WASHINGTON D C

Descriptive Note:

Rept. for Dec 69-Mar 72,

Pagination:

0006

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR

Subject Terms

Communities of Interest:

Biomedical

Descriptor(s):

*FERMENTATION, *STREPTOCOCCUS MUTANS, STRAINS(BIOLOGY), SUBSTITUTES, CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM, DENTAL CARIES, SUCROSE

Field(s)/Group(s):

Biochemistry, Medicine and Medical Research

Report Date:

1978 Mar 29