Virulence Properties of Oral Bacteria: Impact of Molecular Biology
Department of Oral Biology, State University of New York Buffalo, NY 14214, USA
Curr. Issues Mol. Biol. 2001, 3(2), 35-36; https://doi.org/10.21775/cimb.003.035
Submission received: 3 November 2000
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Revised: 4 February 2001
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Accepted: 7 March 2001
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Published: 1 April 2001
Abstract
Dental caries and periodontitis, although generally not life threatening, are nevertheless of significant importance. An understanding of the molecular nature of these diseases could aid the development of novel methods of prevention and control, and increase our knowledge of their etiology. The identification of virulence factors in oral bacteria could lead to the development of vaccines directed against these organisms, the design of inhibitors of biofilm formation, and the development of replacement therapy strategies.
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Chicago/Turabian StyleKuramitsu, Howard K. 2001. "Virulence Properties of Oral Bacteria: Impact of Molecular Biology" Current Issues in Molecular Biology 3, no. 2: 35-36. https://doi.org/10.21775/cimb.003.035
