Characterization of dextran glucosidase (1,6-a-D-glucan glucohydrolase) of Streptococcus mitis.
1981
L Linder, and
M L Sund
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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.
Enzymes that hydrolyze O-glucosyl-compounds. (Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992) EC 3.2.1.-.
Glucosidase
D013291
Streptococcus
A genus of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria whose organisms occur in pairs or chains. No endospores are produced. Many species exist as commensals or parasites on man or animals with some being highly pathogenic. A few species are saprophytes and occur in the natural environment.