Table 2. Oligonucleotide probes used for fluorescent in situ hybridization.
| Probes | Nucleotide sequence (5′-3′) | Target gene |
|---|---|---|
| S. mutans | (Alexa Fluor 488)-ACTCCAGACTTTCCTGAC | 16S rRNA |
| S. sanguinis | (Alex Fluor 594)-GCATACTATGGTTAAGCCACAGCC | 16S rRNA |
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