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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Daniela Luminita Ichim, Liliana Sachelarie, Gabriela Calin, Alexandra Burlui
Summary: Assessing cariogenic risk through various tests is essential, with saliva tests playing a crucial role in preventive caries therapy and prognosis. Saliva test results can be used to promote oral health.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
P. Habibi, F. T. Yazdi, S. A. Mortazavi, M. M. Farajollahi
Summary: Tooth decay is a common disease caused by Streptococcus mutans bacteria. This study investigated the effect of nanoliposomes containing lactoferrin on the biofilm formed by S. mutans. The results showed that nano-encapsulated lactoferrin effectively reduced biofilm formation and lactic acid production. These findings suggest that nano-encapsulated lactoferrin could be used as an additional approach to control dental caries.
LETTERS IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
M. Freire, K. E. Nelson, A. Edlund
Summary: Studies suggest that host-microbial interactome networks play a role in human health and disease, with symbiotic relationships helping to maintain homeostasis. The oral host-microbial interactome may serve as an ecological chronometer for health and disease, offering insights for disease prediction and treatment.
TRENDS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
S. Demant, S. Dabelsteen, L. Bjorndal
Summary: The study found significant associations between a closed environment (involving 1-2 surfaces) and the presence of biofilm, retrograde demineralization, and light-colored demineralized dentine in caries activity variables. Radiographically defined deep lesions tended to have bacteria only in the primary dentine, while extremely deep carious lesions tended to have bacteria in contact with the pulpal tissue, as well as inflammatory infiltrate and partial pulp necrosis. Hyperplastic pulps were only seen in extremely deep lesions.
INTERNATIONAL ENDODONTIC JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Lucia Martinez-Lamas, Eliane Garcia-Mato, Anniris Rincon-Quintero, Berta Rivas-Mundina, Pedro Diz-Dios, Maximiliano Alvarez-Fernandez
Summary: This study assessed the potential mechanisms by which S. downii exerts its inhibitory effect on S. mutans and found that the main mechanism is the production of bacteriocins.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Leandro W. Figueira, Beatriz H. D. Panariello, Cristiane Y. Koga-Ito, Simone Duarte
Summary: Low exposure times of low-temperature plasma affect the viability of single- and multi-species cariogenic biofilms, showing promising potential for the development of new protocols for the control of dental caries.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Muna Aqawi, Ronit Vogt Sionov, Ruth Gallily, Michael Friedman, Doron Steinberg
Summary: The study demonstrated that Cannabigerol (CBG) can effectively prevent the formation of Streptococcus mutans biofilms, reduce biofilm thickness and metabolic activity, and alter the surface roughness of the biofilms. CBG also decreased the expression of genes related to S. mutans biofilm formation, indicating its potential as a preventive treatment for dental caries.
Article
Microbiology
Weihua Shi, Jing Tian, He Xu, Man Qin
Summary: Epidemiological studies have found a correlation between caries in deciduous molars and permanent molars. This study investigated the association between caries subtypes in deciduous molars and first permanent molars, as well as the microbiota involved in different subtypes. The results suggest that classification of deciduous molar caries based on the microbiota could predict the risk of caries in adjacent first permanent molars.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Virag Rona, Bulcsu Bencze, Kata Kelemen, Daniel Vegh, Reka Toth, Tamas Koi, Peter Hegyi, Gabor Varga, Noemi Katinka Rozsa, Zoltan Geczi
Summary: This study conducted a meta-analysis and systematic review to investigate the efficacy of chitosan-containing chewing gums and their inhibitory effects on Streptococcus mutans. The results showed that chitosan reduced the number of bacteria, but further studies are needed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Muna Aqawi, Ronit Vogt Sionov, Ruth Gallily, Michael Friedman, Doron Steinberg
Summary: CBG exhibits antibacterial activities against S. mutans by altering membrane structures and properties, increasing membrane permeability, reducing metabolic activity, and preventing pH drop caused by the bacteria.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sophie E. Mountcastle, Nina Vyas, Victor M. Villapun, Sophie C. Cox, Sara Jabbari, Rachel L. Sammons, Richard M. Shelton, A. Damien Walmsley, Sarah A. Kuehne
Summary: The study presents an image analysis approach based on confocal laser scanning microscopy to quantify biofilm viability and surface coverage, which is applicable to a range of bacterial species and translational applications. The method is user-friendly and suitable for researchers not specialized in computational techniques, demonstrating robustness and accuracy in automated analysis. It improves upon traditional microbiological methods and serves as a reliable measurement tool for biomass and cell viability in translational case studies.
NPJ BIOFILMS AND MICROBIOMES
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Li Yan, Sha Zhang, Xiaoying Zhou, Shuge Tian
Summary: This study investigated the antibacterial ability and inhibitory mechanisms of orientin-2''-O-beta-L-galactoside, orientin, and vitexin against Streptococcus mutans. The results showed that these natural flavonoids had inhibitory effects on S. mutans and reduced EPS formation while stimulating the release of LDH. They also inhibited biofilm formation and down-regulated the transcription levels of various genes in S. mutans.
Article
Microbiology
Shanshan Liu, Yu Sun, Yudong Liu, Fuyong Hu, Li Xu, Qingwei Zheng, Qinglong Wang, Guojin Zeng, Kai Zhang
Summary: In this study, key target gene clusters against S. gordonii in S. mutans were identified and validated using clinical isolates. The expression levels of some genes were found to be consistent with RNA-seq results. These findings provide new targets for investigating critical gene clusters involved in the interaction between S. mutans and S. gordonii.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sonya Jamal Hamalaw, Fadil Abdulla Kareem, Arass Jalal Noori
Summary: This research analyzed the dispersion and impact of MgONPs varnish on inhibiting enamel demineralization. Different concentrations of MgONPs varnish were applied to enamel surfaces, and the dispersion was examined using SEM and EDX. The results showed that 5% MgONPs varnish had the highest dispersion, and the 2.5% and 1.25% varnishes showed significant inhibition of calcium release, similar to the 5% NaF varnish. The study concluded that the 1.25% and 2.5% MgONPs varnishes had the maximum protection capacity in inhibiting enamel demineralization.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Amit Wolfoviz-Zilberman, Yael Houri-Haddad, Nurit Beyth
Summary: In vitro and in vivo models were compared in this study to evaluate anti-caries modalities for prevention and treatment. The developed in vitro caries model demonstrated rapid caries development within 5 days, especially in the depth of occlusal fissures in the control group. This model may provide a novel animal-sparing approach for caries disease studies and assessing the efficacy of antibacterial dental materials.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jessica L. Abbate, Pierre Gladieux, Michael E. Hood, Damien M. de Vienne, Janis Antonovics, Alodie Snirc, Tatiana Giraud
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Noppol Kobmoo, Duangdao Wichadakul, Nuntanat Arnamnart, Ricardo C. Rodriguez De La Vega, Janet J. Luangsa-ard, Tatiana Giraud
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Taiadjana M. Fortuna, Alice Namias, Alodie Snirc, Antoine Branca, Michael E. Hood, Christian Raquin, Jacqui A. Shykoff, Tatiana Giraud
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shuo Liu, Amandine Cornille, Stephane Decroocq, David Tricon, Aurelie Chague, Jean-Philippe Eyquard, Wei-Sheng Liu, Tatiana Giraud, Veronique Decroocq
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fanny E. Hartmann, Alodie Snirc, Amandine Cornille, Cecile God, Pascal Touzet, Fabienne Van Rossum, Elisabeth Fournier, Stephanie Le Prieur, Jacqui Shykoff, Tatiana Giraud
Article
Ecology
Sylvie Arnaise, Jacqui A. Shykoff, Anders P. Moller, Timothy A. Mousseau, Tatiana Giraud
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yann Dussert, Ludovic Legrand, Isabelle D. Mazet, Carole Couture, Marie-Christine Piron, Remy-Felix Serre, Olivier Bouchez, Pere Mestre, Silvia Laura Toffolatti, Tatiana Giraud, Francois Delmotte
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jeanne Ropars, Estelle Didiot, Ricardo C. Rodriguez de la Vega, Bastien Bennetot, Monika Coton, Elisabeth Poirier, Emmanuel Coton, Alodie Snirc, Stephanie Le Prieur, Tatiana Giraud
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alice Feurtey, Ellen Guitton, Marie De Gracia Coquerel, Ludovic Duvaux, Jason Shiller, Marie-Noelle Bellanger, Pascale Expert, Melanie Sannier, Valerie Caffier, Tatiana Giraud, Bruno Le Cam, Christophe Lemaire
Review
Plant Sciences
Fanny E. Hartmann, Marine Duhamel, Fantin Carpentier, Michael E. Hood, Marie Foulongne-Oriol, Philippe Silar, Fabienne Malagnac, Pierre Grognet, Tatiana Giraud
Summary: Genomic regions determining sexual compatibility often display recombination suppression, which can extend beyond the genes determining sexes or mating types, maintaining the multiallelic combinations required for correct compatibility determination. Recent evidence shows expansions of recombination suppression beyond mating-type genes in fungi, which have been little studied and may be more pervasive than commonly thought. The study of recombination suppression in fungi could contribute to our understanding of recombination suppression expansion across a broader range of organisms.
Article
Ecology
Roger K. Butlin, Maria R. Servedio, Carole M. Smadja, Claudia Bank, Nicholas H. Barton, Samuel M. Flaxman, Tatiana Giraud, Robin Hopkins, Erica L. Larson, Martine E. Maan, Joana Meier, Richard Merrill, Mohamed A. F. Noor, Daniel Ortiz-Barrientos, Anna Qvarnstrom
Summary: Felsenstein introduced a model in 1981 to explore the role of genetic constraints in speciation. He described the process of speciation through the accumulation of linkage disequilibrium, showing that recombination inhibits speciation. These insights have laid the foundation for empirical and theoretical studies of speciation.
Article
Ecology
Marine Duhamel, Fantin Carpentier, Dominik Begerow, Michael E. Hood, Ricardo C. Rodriguez de la Vega, Tatiana Giraud
Summary: Researchers found that recombination suppression between mating-type chromosomes occurred in multiple steps and at least nine independent events linked the mating-type loci together in Microbotryum fungi. Chromosomal rearrangements and recombination suppression are evolutionary mechanisms leading to phenotypic convergence.
JOURNAL OF EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Microbiology
Jeanne Ropars, Tatiana Giraud
Summary: This article reviews the phenomenon of phenotypic convergence during the domestication of fungi, focusing on several fungi involved in cheese making and dry-cured meat making. Adaptation to similar ecological niches led to convergence in aspects such as colony aspect, metabolism, and competitive ability.
CURRENT OPINION IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tatiana Giraud, Jeanne Ropars, Eva H. H. Stukenbrock, Katherine Ryan Amato, Ricardo Rodriguez de la Vega
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Ewen Crequer, Jeanne Ropars, Jean-Luc Jany, Thibault Caron, Monika Coton, Alodie Snirc, Jean-Philippe Vernadet, Antoine Branca, Tatiana Giraud, Emmanuel Coton
Summary: This study identified a new population of Penicillium roqueforti specifically found in French Termignon cheeses, which provides a novel source of genetic diversity for cheese making. Additionally, two non-cheese populations that adapt to different ecological niches have not been investigated yet. The results suggest that domestication and adaptation to anthropized environments have occurred in cheese fungi.
EVOLUTIONARY APPLICATIONS
(2023)