Streptococcus mutans LiaS gene regulates its cross-kingdom interactions with Candida albicans to promote oral candidiasis
Yanfan Cao, Shan Hong Huang, Jingyun Du, Xiuqing Wang, Guowu Gan, Shuai Chen, Xiaojing Huang
This study shows that the S. mutans LiaS gene regulates cross-kingdom interactions with C. albicans, reducing hyphal formation and biofilm production in dual-species infections.
bioRxiv · Feb 10, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology