3,3'-Diindolylmethane (DIM): A Potential Therapeutic Agent against Cariogenic <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> Biofilm

• Main Authors: Yifat Baruch (Author), Karina Golberg (Author), Qun Sun (Author), Karina Yew-Hoong Gin (Author), Robert S. Marks (Author), Ariel Kushmaro (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Indole, a metabolite of the amino acid tryptophan, has been proven to act as a signal molecule in bacteria, acting in different aspects of biofilm formation. The oral biofilm is a type of biofilm that has consequences for human health. It is a complex, three-dimensional structure that develops on th...