Fusobacterium nucleatum metabolically integrates commensals and pathogens in oral biofilms
A. Sakanaka, M. Kuboniwa, S. Shimma, S. A. Alghamdi, S. Mayumi, R. J. Lamont, E. Fukusaki, A. Amano
This study shows Fusobacterium nucleatum enhances polyamine production in oral biofilms through metabolic interactions with commensals and pathogens, promoting biofilm formation and contributing to periodontal pathogenesis.
bioRxiv · Jun 23, 2021Microbiology