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KMID : 0613820100200030321
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Journal of Life Science
2010 Volume.20 No. 3 p.321 ~ p.325
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Identification of Inhibitory Effect on Streptococcus mutans by Oleanolic Acid
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Yoon Yo-Han
Choi Kyoung-Hee
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Abstract
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Among endogenous oral microflora, Streptococcus mutans plays a critical role in dental plaque formation, which mainly contributes to the development of caries and periodontal disease. Phytochemicals are plant-derived chemical compounds that have been studied as beneficial nutrients to human health. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of phytochemicals against S. mutans. Among them, oleanolic acid (OA) and 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furfural (HF) from Thomson seedless raisins were tested for anti-microbial effects against various clinically important bacteria. OA inhibited the growth of Gram-positive bacteria, but not Gram-negative bacteria. However, HF did not display any antibacterial effect against any of the strains tested. OA also exhibited inhibitory effects in surface adherence and biofilm formation of S. mutans. The results suggest that OA can be utilized as a potential anti-plaque and anti-caries agent by controlling the physiological characteristics of S. mutans on teeth.
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KEYWORD
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Streptococcus mutans, phytochemicals, oleanolic acid, biofilm
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