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. 1988 Aug;56(8):2205–2207. doi: 10.1128/iai.56.8.2205-2207.1988

Expression of the glucan-binding lectin of Streptococcus cricetus requires manganous ion.

D Drake 1, K G Taylor 1, R J Doyle 1
PMCID: PMC259546  PMID: 3397191

Abstract

Streptococcus cricetus AHT exhibited a requirement for manganese for growth and expression of the glucan-binding lectin. While low concentrations of manganese (0.1 to 10 microM) were able to support growth, higher concentrations (greater than 100 microM) were required for full expression of the glucan-binding lectin. The manganous-aquo ion may be important in cellular adhesion and accumulation processes in dental plaque.

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