Effects of different dilution of specific antibodies against the cell surface protein P1 of S. mutans MT 6R upon its adherence
Zou, J.; Luo, Z.; Zhou, X.
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi 15(4): 338-340
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 1000-1182 PMID: 11479985 Document Number: 473912
The sera and saliva were obtained from BALB/C mice by injection of the cell surface protein P1 and Freud's adjuvant. High antibody titers were showed in the sera and saliva by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Different dilution of the specific antibodies against the protein P1 of S. mutans had different inhibition effects on adhering of S. mutans MT 6R. Adherence of streptococcus mutans MT 6R on saliva-coated hydroxyapatite was reduced significantly by using sera and salivary antibodies in dilution of 1:1, 1:2, 1:4, 1:8, 1:16, 1:32 (P < 0.05).