Antimicrobial Activity of P-113 against Bacterial Flora of the Human Oral Cavity
Yu-Shan Wei, Yi-Ru Chang, Wen-Chi Cheng, Hsiu-Chuan Chou, Guan-Yu Lin, Yi-Ting Tsai, En-Chi Liao, Hsin-Yi Chen, Yi- Shiuan Wang & Hong-Lin Chan · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2022
Periodontitis is a chronic disease associated with dental biofilm formation by bacteria. The primary clinical signs include plaque formation, gingivitis, gingival bleeding, and attachment loss. P-113, a 12-amino acid antimicrobial peptide, is derived from Histatin 5 (Hst5) secret...
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10.9734/jabb/2022/v25i9595