Biochemical and Antigenic Studies of Lactobacilli Isolated from Deep Dentinal Caries: I. Biochemical Aspects
- 1 May 1969
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Dental Research
- Vol. 48 (3), 356-360
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00220345690480030501
Abstract
Lactobacilli were isolated from 24 of 25 teeth with dentinal caries, using a nonselective medium. Biochemical studies indicated that all organisms were homofermenters, which reduced the pH below 4.5, grew at 15C (optimally between 30-37C), and produced predominantly the L(+) form of lactic acid. Eighteen organisms had identical carbohydrate utilization patterns.Keywords
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