Functional genomics approach to identifying genes required for biofilm development by Streptococcus mutans.

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Published in Appl Environ Microbiol on March 01, 2002

Authors

Zezhang T Wen1, Robert A Burne

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1: Department of Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA.

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