title: [Experimental study on the interaction of fibronectin with oral Streptococci].
abstract: Interaction of fibronectin (Fn) with Streptococcus mutans, S. sorbrinus, and S. milleri is demonstrated by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The results show that the three strains are able to adhere to Fn. The interaction may be strengthened while the concentration of Fn increases (q test P < 0.01). The ability of adherence among S. mutans, S. sorbrinus and S. milleri is different in Fn high concentration (q test P < 0.01). It is speculated the free Fn in saliva may serve as an agglution for elimination of the organisms from the oral cavity, or as a receptor when immobilized on the tooth surface for cariogenic streptococci to form plaque. A balance between these two functions of Fn may play a role in modulating the microbial ecological environment of the oral cavity.
authors.affiliation: Hospital of Stomatology, Hubei Medical College, Wuhan.
authors.forename: J Q
authors.initials: JQ
authors.lastname: Ling
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001422:Bacterial Adhesion; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000382:microbiology; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D005353:Fibronectins / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000502:physiology*; D013295:Streptococcus mutans / Q000502:physiology; D016986:Streptococcus sobrinus / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D005353:Fibronectins