Intracellular polysaccharide metabolism in Streptococcus mutans.
1978
J H Huis in 't Veld, and
O Backer Dirks
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MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D007773
Lactates
Salts or esters of LACTIC ACID containing the general formula CH3CHOHCOOR.
D011135
Polysaccharides, Bacterial
Polysaccharides found in bacteria and in capsules thereof.
Bacterial Polysaccharides
D005285
Fermentation
Anaerobic degradation of GLUCOSE or other organic nutrients to gain energy in the form of ATP. End products vary depending on organisms, substrates, and enzymatic pathways. Common fermentation products include ETHANOL and LACTIC ACID.
Fermentations
D005947
Glucose
A primary source of energy for living organisms. It is naturally occurring and is found in fruits and other parts of plants in its free state. It is used therapeutically in fluid and nutrient replacement.