Who would have guessed that simple enzymes are responsible for the ability of bacteria to attach themselves to teeth. As it turns out, an enzyme known as glucansucrase, is responsible for plaque formation or the ability of plaque to stick to teeth. Now comes the fun part, for researchers are trying to determine compounds that would block the effects of the stated enzyme thus in effect ending the ability of bacteria to adhere to teeth in the first place.
Can this be the end of tooth decay? Maybe for new research has indeed proven that the simplest things may hold the key to better understand the process from the molecular level up. So we may soon kiss decaying teeth good bye, hopefully sooner so we can keep smilen’.
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