A Strain of Streptococcus mitis Inhibits Biofilm Formation of Caries Pathogens via Abundant Hydrogen Peroxide Production
Isabella Williams, Jacob S. Tuckerman, Daniel I. Peters, Madisen Bangs, Emily Williams, Iris J. Shin, Justin R. Kaspar
This study identifies a Streptococcus mitis strain that inhibits biofilm formation of S. mutans through high hydrogen peroxide production, but is less effective against pre-formed biofilms.
Applied and Environmental Microbiology · Feb 25, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology