Serine-rich Repeat Adhesin Gordonii Surface Protein B Is Important for Streptococcus gordonii Biofilm Formation

Streptococcus gordonii is a predominant member of the oral microflora and has been isolated from root canals of teeth with refractory apical periodontitis. Biofilm formation is important for various dental diseases, and S. gordonii is involved in dental biofilm formation as an early colonizer. Although serine-rich repeat (SRR) adhesins of S. gordonii such as gordonii surface protein B (GspB) are associated with bacterial colonization, the role of GspB in biofilm formation is not clearly understood.

Source: Journal of Endodontics - October 17, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: A Reum Kim, Ki Bum Ahn, Hyun Young Kim, Ho Seong Seo, Cheol-Heui Yun, Seung Hyun Han Tags: Basic Research Source Type: research