Inhibition of biofilm formation and virulence factors of cariogenic oral pathogen < em > Streptococcus mutans < /em > by natural flavonoid phloretin

CONCLUSIONS: Phloretin exhibits antibacterial properties against S. mutans, modulates acid production and tolerance, and reduces biofilm formation.CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Phloretin is a promising natural compound with pronounced inhibitory effect on key virulence factors of the cariogenic pathogen, S. mutans.PMID:37416858 | PMC:PMC10321187 | DOI:10.1080/20002297.2023.2230711
Source: Journal of Oral Microbiology - Category: Microbiology Authors: Source Type: research