[Insoluble glucan degrading activity of Bacteroides isolated from human dental plaque (author's transl)].
1980
N Takahaski, and
T Horikawa, and
F Mizumo, and
K Takamori
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D003773
Dental Plaque
A film that attaches to teeth, often causing DENTAL CARIES and GINGIVITIS. It is composed of MUCINS, secreted from salivary glands, and microorganisms.
Plaque, Dental
D005936
Glucans
Polysaccharides composed of repeating glucose units. They can consist of branched or unbranched chains in any linkages.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001439
Bacteroides
A genus of gram-negative, anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria. Its organisms are normal inhabitants of the oral, respiratory, intestinal, and urogenital cavities of humans, animals, and insects. Some species may be pathogenic.
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