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Anti-cariogenic properties of tea (Camellia sinensis)
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Various components in green and black tea, the beverages made by infusing appropriately processed dried leaves of Camellia sinensis, notably simple catechins, have properties in vitro that suggest an anti-cariogenic activity. These include: a direct bactericidal effect against Streptococcus mutans and S. sobrinus; prevention of bacterial adherence to teeth; inhibition of glucosyl transferase, thus limiting the biosynthesis of sticky glucan; inhibition of human and bacterial amylases. Studies in animal models show that these in-vitro effects can translate into caries prevention. A limited number of clinical trials in man suggest that regular tea drinking may reduce the incidence and severity of caries. If substantiated, this could offer a very economical public health intervention.
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- HAMILTON-MILLER, J. M. T.
- Venue
- Journal of Medical Microbiology
- Publisher
- Microbiology Society
- Published
- 2001-04-01
- Volume
- 50
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 299-302
- ISSN
- 0022-2615 (ISSN-L)
- 1473-5644
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- W1942380742
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- 291
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- 2.70
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- journal article
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- en
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- closed
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