Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics

The Korean Academy of Conservative Dentistry (대한치과보존학회)
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INHIBITORY EFFECT OF ARECA CATECHU L. ON THE GROWTH OF STREPTOCOCCUS MUTANS JC-2

Streptococcus mutans JC--2의 생육에 미치는 빈랑의 억제효과

  • Lee, Kwang-Hee (Dept. of Dental Hygiene, Wonkwang Public Health Junior College) ;
  • Nam, Yong-Ok (Dept. of Dental Hygiene, Wonkwang Public Health Junior College)
  • 이광희 (원광보건전문대학 치위생과) ;
  • 남용옥 (원광보건전문대학 치위생과)
  • Published : 1995.09.10
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Abstract

In its study, We investigated the effects of Areca catechu L on the growth and acid production of Streptococcus mutans JC-2 in broth system and the activity of glucosyltransferase. The results were summarized as follow; 1. The growth of Streptococcus mutans JC-2 was suppressed by adding Areca catechu L in broth system. Especially, its inhibitory effect was significant at 2,000ppm of concentration. 2. Areca catechu L decreased the acid production of Streptococcus mutans JC-2. Decrease of pH according to acid production was less in presence of Areca catechu L than in absence. 3. Areca catechu L exerted the inhibitory effect against glucosyltransferase activity form Streptococcus mutans JC-2.

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