Streptococcus mutans SpaP binds to RadD of Fusobacterium nucleatum ssp. polymorphum

In conclusion, we describe an additional role for SpaP as adhesin in interspecies adherence with RadD‐SpaP as the interacting adhesin pair for binding between S. mutans and F. nucleatum ssp. polymorphum. Furthermore, S. mutans attachment to oral fusobacteria appears to involve species‐ and subspecies‐dependent adhesin interactions.
Source: Oral Microbiology and Immunology - Category: Microbiology Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research