title: The antimicrobial effect of an iron-binding agent on Streptococcus mutans.
abstract: The antimicrobial activity of 2,2'-bipyridine, an iron-binding agent, was investigated by incorporating this agent into Scotchbond dental adhesive resin. The growth of Streptococcus mutans on the surface of resin, media and culture vessel was determined by optical density measurements. It was observed that 2,2'-bipyridine exhibited excellent antimicrobial properties.
authors.affiliation: University of Illinois, College of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, Chicago 60612.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Bapna
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mukherjee
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Murphy
mesh_terms: D015082:2,2'-Dipyridyl / Q000494:pharmacology*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001422:Bacterial Adhesion / Q000187:drug effects; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D003470:Culture Media; D003738:Dental Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D019279:Resin Cements; D013295:Streptococcus mutans / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000254:growth & development
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003188:Composite Resins; D003470:Culture Media; D003738:Dental Cements; D019279:Resin Cements; D015082:2,2'-Dipyridyl; C041330:Scotchbond