Abstract
In vivo expression of the virulence-associated fructosyltransferase gene (ftf) of Streptococcus mutans has been examined. S. mutans ftf expression is affected by both the specific carbohydrate consumed and the age of the host animal.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2488-2490 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Infection and immunity |
Volume | 65 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Parasitology
- Microbiology
- Immunology
- Infectious Diseases