title: Use of mutants in the elucidation of virulence of Streptococcus mutans.
mesh_terms: D000268:Adhesiveness; D000818:Animals; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000382:microbiology*; D005856:Germ-Free Life; D005964:Glucosyltransferases / Q000235:genetics; D006602:Hexosyltransferases / Q000235:genetics; D007114:Immunization; D009154:Mutation; D051381:Rats; D013295:Streptococcus mutans / Q000235:genetics / Q000472:pathogenicity*
chemical_list: D005964:Glucosyltransferases; D006602:Hexosyltransferases