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- Title
The FT-IR and Raman Spectroscopies as Tools for Biofilm Characterization Created by Cariogenic Streptococci.
- Authors
Gieroba, Barbara; Krysa, Mikolaj; Wojtowicz, Kinga; Wiater, Adrian; Pleszczyńska, Małgorzata; Tomczyk, Michał; Sroka-Bartnicka, Anna
- Abstract
Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and Raman spectroscopy and mapping were applied to the analysis of biofilms produced by bacteria of the genus Streptococcus. Bacterial biofilm, also called dental plaque, is the main cause of periodontal disease and tooth decay. It consists of a complex microbial community embedded in an extracellular matrix composed of highly hydrated extracellular polymeric substances and is a combination of salivary and bacterial proteins, lipids, polysaccharides, nucleic acids, and inorganic ions. This study confirms the value of Raman and FT-IR spectroscopies in biology, medicine, and pharmacy as effective tools for bacterial product characterization.
- Subjects
STREPTOCOCCUS; SALIVARY proteins; BACTERIAL proteins; NUCLEIC acids; DENTAL plaque; RAMAN spectroscopy; MICROBIAL enzymes
- Publication
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2020, Vol 21, Issue 11, p3811
- ISSN
1661-6596
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/ijms21113811