Streptococcus pyogenes is also known as group A Streptococcus (GAS) and is an important
human pathogen that causes considerable morbidity and mortality worldwide. The GAS …

SUMMARY Group A Streptococcus (GAS), also known as Streptococcus pyogenes, is a
clinically well-adapted human pathogen that harbors rich virulence determinants …

A major reason for dental resin composite restoration replacement is related to secondary
caries promoted by acid production from bacteria including Streptococcus mutans (S …

Objectives To identify and characterize specific esterases from S. mutans with degradative
activity toward methacrylate-based resin monomers. Methods Out of several putative …

Small RNA molecules play key regulatory roles in many bacterial species. However, little
mechanistic data exists for the action of small regulatory RNAs in the human pathogen …

Deep-sea hydrothermal vents and methane seeps are often densely populated by animals
that host chemosynthetic symbiotic bacteria, but the molecular mechanisms of such host …

Colloidal gels consisting of oppositely charged nanoparticles are increasingly utilized for
drug delivery and tissue engineering. Meanwhile, cell membrane-coated nanoparticles are …

Group A streptococci produce a wide variety of secreted extracellular products, many of
which are considered virulence factors. The number of these potential virulence factors …

Introduction After root canal treatment, the dentin-sealer interface undergoes degradation,
allowing for interfacial microbial biofilm proliferation and treatment failure. Saliva and …

Necrotizing fasciitis and myositis are devastating infections characterized by high mortality.
Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common cause of these infections, but the molecular …