Dental plaque is a biofilm composed of complex microbial communities. It is the main cause
of major dental diseases such as caries and periodontal diseases. In a healthy state, there is …

α-Amylase is a generally acknowledged molecular target of a distinct class of antidiabetic
drugs named α-glucosidase inhibitors. This class of medications is scarce and rather …

Context Anticariogenic properties have been ascribed to polyphenolic compounds present
in high concentrations in numerous fruits. Berries, in particular, have been reported as …

Sea anemones' venom is rich in peptides acting on different biological targets, mainly on
cytoplasmic membranes and ion channels. These animals are also a source of pancreatic α …

Dental caries, candidiasis, and periodontal disease are the most common oral infections
affecting a wide range of the population worldwide. The present study investigated the …

The anthocyanin content of Hungarian sour cherry is remarkable based on our preliminary
investigations. Nutraceutical and pharmaceutical effects of anthocyanins have been …

Increased permeability of the epithelial and endothelial cell layers results in the onset of
pathogenic mechanisms. In both cell types, cell–cell connections play a regulatory role in …

Background: Our previous studies demonstrated that sour cherry anthocyanins (AC) reduce
the salivary count of Streptococcus mutans and inhibit salivary amylase activity within 30 …

Objectives. Although early childhood dental caries (ECC) have the same general etiology as
other types of caries, predisposing factors are not well elucidated. This study aimed to …

The sour cherry contains anthocyanins, which have bactericide action against some oral
bacteria (Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa). Sour cherry also has …