Men may not be able to multitask, but it is emerging that proteins can. This capacity of
proteins to exhibit more than one function is termed protein moonlighting, and, surprisingly …

In general, the periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis expresses distinct FimA and
Mfa1 fimbriae. Each of these consists of five FimA–E and five Mfa1–5 proteins encoded by …

The human oral microbiome currently comprises 600–700 taxa, but estimates suggest that
overall species numbers may turn out to be higher (∼ 1200). Within the oral cavity, groups of …

Background: Curcumin is a polyphenol extracted from root of turmeric and known to possess
multifunctional properties, including antibacterial activity. Although previous studies have …

The effects of sugar alcohols such as erythritol, xylitol, and sorbitol on periodontopathic
biofilm are poorly understood, though they have often been reported to be non‐cariogenic …

The mitis group streptococci (MGS) are widespread in the oral cavity and are traditionally
associated with oral health. However, these organisms have many attributes that contribute …

Peri-implantitis and periodontitis are both polymicrobial diseases induced by subgingival
plaque accumulation, with some differing clinical features. Studies on the microbial and …

Smoking is responsible for the majority of periodontitis cases in the US and smokers are
more susceptible than non-smokers to infection by the periodontal pathogen …

The oral cavity contains more than 700 microbial species that are engaged in extensive cell–
cell interactions. These interactions contribute to the formation of highly structured …

Abstract Background Glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenases (GAPDHs) are
cytoplasmic glycolytic enzymes, which although lacking identifiable secretion signals, have …