Efficacy of the de novo-derived antimicrobial peptide WLBU2 against oral bacteria.
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The efficacy of a novel synthetic antimicrobial peptide (WLBU2) was evaluated against three oral microorganisms (grown planktonically): Streptococcus gordonii, Fusobacterium nucleatum, and Porphyromonas gingivalis. WLBU2 killed all three species, with F. nucleatum being the most susceptible. WLBU2 also reduced the bacterial burden of S. gordonii and F. nucleatum biofilms.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy
دوره 51 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007