The metabolism of the oral flora. 2. The oxidation of some sugars by mixed human saliva

Effect of the α‐glucosidase inhibitor, acarbose, on disaccharide splitting enzymes in human dental plaque

“…In the plaque these enzymes are present in quantities surpassing those in saliva (1,2). The enzymes have been detected in whole saliva but not in sterilized saliva or in parotid saliva collected by using a Curby cup (9). Thus these enzymes are of microbial origin and mainly present in the dental plaque.…”