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  • Title: In vitro inhibition of Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation on hydroxyapatite by subinhibitory concentrations of anthraquinones.
    Author: Coenye T, Honraet K, Rigole P, Nadal Jimenez P, Nelis HJ.
    Journal: Antimicrob Agents Chemother; 2007 Apr; 51(4):1541-4. PubMed ID: 17220400.
    Abstract:
    We report that certain anthraquinones (AQs) reduce Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation on hydroxyapatite at concentrations below the MIC. Although AQs are known to generate reactive oxygen species, the latter do not underlie the observed effect. Our results suggest that AQs inhibit S. mutans biofilm formation by causing membrane perturbation.
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