Characterization of a novel carbohydrase from Lipomyces starkeyi KSM 22 for dental application

Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology

Volumn 9, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 260-264

  Kim, Doman ^a,b   Ryu, Su Jin ^a   Heo, Soo Jin ^a   Kim, Do Won ^c   Kim, Ho Sang ^b  

^a Chonnam National University   (South Korea)

^b Seoul National University   (South Korea)

^c Gangneung Wonju National University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Carbohydrase; Dental plaque; Lipomyces starkeyi; Mouthwash

Indexed keywords

AMYLASE; ANTIINFECTIVE AGENT; DEXTRANASE;

ARTICLE; BACTERIUM ADHERENCE; CARBOHYDRATE ANALYSIS; DRUG FORMULATION; DRUG STABILITY; LIPOMYCES STARKEYI; MOUTHWASH; NONHUMAN; TOOTH PLAQUE; YEAST;

BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS); LIPOMYCES STARKEYI;

EID: 0032767795     PISSN: 10177825     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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