“Researchers have identified a new ally in the war against tooth decay: an enzyme produced by a mouth bacterium that prevents plaque formation. The finding could eventually lead to the development of toothpaste that harnesses the body’s own plaque-fighting tools.”
These results contradict a bit some earlier studies that this enzyme, FruA, enhances cavities. But these guys have an idea why – high levels of sugar weaken the effect of the enzyme.
As a practical microbiologist, I wonder why we just don’t use S salivarius (the bug making the enzyme) in toothpaste.
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