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. 1974 Oct;120(1):502-6.
doi: 10.1128/jb.120.1.502-506.1974.

Calcification of selected strains of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguis

J L Streckfuss, W N Smith, L R Brown, M M Campbell

Calcification of selected strains of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguis

J L Streckfuss et al. J Bacteriol. 1974 Oct.

Abstract

Nine strains of cariogenic Streptococcus mutans and two strains of Streptococcus sanguis were tested for their ability to form hydroxyapatite. The cells were examined by X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy for apatite crystals after growth in a synthetic calcification medium. Each of the test isolates, except for one strain of S. sanguis, produced intracellular mineral. Two strains of S. mutans formed both intra- and extracellular crystals. There was no apparent relationship between calcifiability and serotype.

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