Advanced Research on the Streptococcus mutans
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Bacterial Pathogens".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 December 2023) | Viewed by 3089
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Streptococcus mutans is considered the principal etiologic agent of dental caries with important virulence factors, such as strong adhesion, intracellular and extracellular polysaccharides synthesis, biofilm formation, acidogenicity, and aciduricity. In addition, S. mutans resides in biofilms, which is a diverse, multi-species, and dynamic environment that is constantly exposed to severe limitations in nutrition, fluctuations in temperature and pH, and challenges in osmotic and oxidative tensions. Therefore, to survive adverse environmental conditions, bacteria evolve through a wide range of rapid and adaptive responses, including carbohydrate utilization, temperature, and oxidative adaptability, etc. In addition to the cariogenic functions, S. mutans can enter the bloodstream and cause systemic infections occasionally, such as infective endocarditis. With this special issue, we set out to offer a better understanding of S. mutans and its pathogenicity and adaptability, as well as the potential agents against it, and to showcase recent advances in these areas (including, but are not limited to).
Prof. Dr. Jing Zou
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Streptococcus mutans
- pathogenicity
- adaptability
- mechanism
- antimicrobial agents