Biofilms are generally defined as communities of cells involved in a self-produced
extracellular matrix adhered to a surface. In biofilms, the bacteria are less sensitive to host …

Streptococcus mitis, a normal inhabitant of the oral cavity, is a member of Viridans Group
Streptococci (VGS). Generally recognized as a causative agent of invasive diseases in …

The qualified presumption of safety (QPS) approach was developed to provide a regularly
updated generic pre‐evaluation of the safety of microorganisms, intended for use in the food …

Streptococcus mitis is a commensal bacterial species of the oral cavity, with the potential for
opportunistic pathogenesis. For successful colonization, S. mitis must be able to adhere to …

Streptococci form a wide group of bacteria and are involved in both human and animal
pathologies. Among pathogenic isolates, differences have been highlighted especially …

This study aimed to identify and characterize the antimicrobial susceptibility profile of
bacteria found in primary endodontic infections in the teeth of patients treated at the Dental …

Streptococci are common human pathogens, colonizing multiple parts of the human body
such as the upper respiratory tract, urethra, gastrointestinal tract, and oral cavity. Since they …

Cyclic di-adenosine monophosphate (c-di-AMP) has emerged as an important bacterial
signaling molecule that functions both as an intracellular second messenger in bacterial …

Objectives The use of probiotics could promote the balance of the subgingival microbiota to
contribute to periodontal health. This study aimed to identify the potential of bacteria …

A novel facultative anaerobic and Gram-stain-positive coccus, designated strain ChDC F135
T, was isolated from human subgingival dental plaque of periodontitis lesion and was …