Clinical Science
M. Stinson, M. Levine, J. M. Cavese
Dec 1, 1982
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Journal of Dental Research
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Key Takeaway Key Takeaway: Human submandibular-sublingual saliva (HSMSL) is a better substrate for binding Streptococcus sanguis, with mucin's sialic acid residues playing a major role in this interaction.
Abstract
This study demonstrated that human submandibular-sublingual saliva (HSMSL) provided a better substrate than did whole saliva or parotid saliva for the binding of Streptococcus sanguis in a glass adherence assay. Additional evidence indicated that the lower molecular weight salivary mucin in HSMSL was involved in these interactions. Mucin's sialic acid residues were found to play a major role in mediating the binding of certain strains of Streptococcus sanguis.
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