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Microbial Ecology Adherent Interactions Which May Affect Microbial Ecology in the Mouth

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Bacteria attach to teeth and oral mucosal surfaces in a surprisingly selective manner, and attachment appears to be the first step in the colonization process. Attachment is thought to involve lectin-like and/or hydrophobic ligands, called adhesins, often present in bacterial surface appendages which interact with receptors on oral tissues. A variety of factors can influence bacterial attachment, and therefore have the potential to affect host-parasite interactions in the mouth. Factors discussed include salivary components, dietary lectins, and sublethal concentrations of antibiotics.

Journal of Dental Research, Vol. 63, No. 3, 378-385 (1984)
DOI: 10.1177/00220345840630030401


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