The extracellular matrix is a critical component of microbial biofilms, such as dental plaque,
maintaining the spatial arrangement of cells and coordinating cellular functions throughout …

The oral microbiome is an important part of the human microbiome. The oral cavity contains
several significantly different niches with distinct microbial communities. A wide range of …

Mammals co-exist with resident microbial ecosystem that is composed of an incredible
number and diversity of bacteria, viruses and fungi. Owing to direct contact between resident …

Dental caries remains the most prevalent oral disease worldwide. The development of
dental caries is highly associated with the microbiota in the oral cavity. Microbiological …

There is substantial evidence supporting the role of certain oral bacteria species in the onset
and progression of periodontitis. Nevertheless, results of independent-culture diagnostic …

Fungi and bacteria encounter each other in various niches of the human body. There, they
interact directly with one another or indirectly via the host response. In both cases …

As one of the most clinically relevant human habitats, the human mouth is colonized by a set
of microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses. Increasing evidence has …

Candida infections (candidiasis) are the most prevalent opportunistic fungal infection on
humans and, as such, a major public health problem. In recent decades, candidiasis has …

Candida albicans is a symbiotic fungus that commonly colonizes on oral mucosal surfaces
and mainly affects immuno-compromised individuals. Polymicrobial interactions between C …

Background The oral fungal microbiome (mycobiome) is not well characterized, particularly
in relation to oral diseases such as periodontal disease. We aimed to describe and compare …