Biofilm targeting with chitosan-based nanohydrogel containing Quercus infectoria G. Olivier extract against Streptococcus mutans: new formulations of a traditional natural product

• Main Authors: Yasin Karimi (Author), Marzieh Rashidipour (Author), Maryam Iranzadasl (Author), Mohammad Hossein Ahmadi (Author), Mostafa Moradi Sarabi (Author), Fatemeh Farzaneh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Biofilm formation has a crucial role in the cariogenic virulence of Streptococcus mutans, which leads to resistance to common antibacterials. The antimicrobial resistance crisis has led to increased research about traditional natural products. Purpose Quercus infectoria extract (...