Inhibition of Streptococcus mutans binding to hydroxylapatite using partially digested whey protein concentrate and individual whey proteins

Effects of free and nano-encapsulated bovine lactoferrin on the viability and acid production by Streptococcus mutans biofilms

“…Niemi et al (2009) assessed the fractions of human milk and pure whey proteins and declared that lactoferrin prevented the contact between S. mutans, saliva and the hydroxyapatite coated with glycoproteins. Lactoferrin may inhibit attaching S. mutans to hydroxyapatite surfaces (Morrissey et al 2012). Alves et al (2013) investigated the effect of lactoferrin in combination with other antimicrobial substances on the biofilms of Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus epidermidis.…”