Differential inhibition of Streptococcus mutans in vitro adherence by anti-glucosyltransferase antibodies.
Antibodies prepared against an insoluble-soluble glucan-synthesizing fraction significantly inhibited in vitro adherence of Streptococcus mutans, whereas antibodies directed against a soluble glucan-synthesizing fraction were much less inhibitory.
D000818:Animals; D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial; D005260:Female; D005964:Glucosyltransferases / Q000276:immunology*; D011817:Rabbits; D013045:Species Specificity; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000276:immunology*; D013295:Streptococcus mutans / Q000201:enzymology / Q000276:immunology*
D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial; D005964:Glucosyltransferases