Loss of LiaS mediates resistance to Streptococcus
parasanguinis and peroxynitrite-mediated nitrosative
stress. (A) Plate inhibition assay of S.
parasanguinis (Sp) and wild-type Streptococcus
mutans, the liaS mutant, and complemented
strains. (B) Biofilm formation of wild-type S.
mutans, the liaS mutant, and complemented
strains. RT-qPCR of (C) liaS and
(D) liaR in response to hydrogen
peroxide, nitrite, nitrate, and peroxynitrite. (E) RT-qPCR
of S. mutans response regulators liaR,
comE, and vicR in response to nitrate.
Values are presented as mean ± SD. **P < 0.01.
***P < 0.001. comp, complemented strains;
RT-qPCR, quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction;
THB, Todd-Hewitt broth; WT, wild type.