• Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering:BBE
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• 제9권5호
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• pp.339-344
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• 2004

A method for synthesizing branched fructo-oligosaccharides (BFOS) with a high concentration of sucrose ($1{\~}3$ M) was developed using levansucrase prepared from Leuconortoc mesenteroides B-1355C. The degree of polymerization of oligosaccharides synthesized according to the present method ranged from 2 to over 15. The synthesized BFOS were stable at a pH ranges of 2 to 4 under $120^{\circ}C$. The percentage of BFOS in the reaction digest was $95.7\%$ (excluding monosaccharides; $4.3\%$ was levan). BFOS reduced the insoluble glucan formation by Streptococcus sobrinus on the surfaces of glass vials or stainless steel wires in the presence of sucrose. They also reduced the growth and acid productions of S, sobrinus. Oligosaccharides can be used as sweeteners for foods such as beverages requiring thermo- and acid-stable properties and 3s potential inhibitors of dental caries.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제55권3호
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• pp.173-178
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• 2012

충치 형성 과정에 중요한 불용성 글루칸의 합성과 관련된 sucrose-glucan glucosyltransferase (Gtf)를 Streptococcus mutans Ingbritt 의 배양액에서 염석과, Sephadex G-150, CM-Sephadex, DEAE-Sephadex column을 통과시켜 정제하였다. 회수율 6.3%였으며, 정제율 13배였다. sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE)에서 이 효소의 분자량은 66 kDa이며, 최적 pH와 온도는 각각 6.0과 $40^{\circ}C$이였다. 이 효소는 0.1 mM $Hg^{2+}$, $Cu^{2+}$, $Al^{3+}$에 의하여 22-59% 저해되었다. 이 효소는 2 mM 자이리톨에 의하여 40% 저해 받았으며, 0.05% 수용성 키토산, 글리콜 키토산, 글리콜 키틴에 의하여 35-45% 저해되었다. 키틴 유도체가 Gtf 활성을 억제한다는 보고는 본 연구가 최초이며, 이는 키틴 유도체를 구강청결제의 소재로 활용할 수 있음을 제시한다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.260-264
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• 1999

The combined activities of dextranase and amylase(DXAMase) from Lipomyces starkeyi KSM 22 produced from starch fermentation inhibited or prevented dental plaque formation. The activities were stable in commercial mouthwash products; DXAMase activity retained over 93％ of original activity after 6 months at 23℃. We examined the effects of enzyme inhibitors and active ingredients in mouthwash on DXAMase activity. The DXAMase was stable with 0.29％(w/v) EDTA, 20％ (v/v) ethanol, 0.05％ (w/v) fluoride, and 0.05％ (w/v) SDS. Among the active ingredients of mouthwash, sodium benzoate (up to 1 ％, w/v) had no inhibitory effect on either dextranase or amylase activity. In the case of cetylpyridinium chloride, the addition of 0.05％ (w/v) inhibited 6％ of dextranase activity and 13％ of amylase activity. Propylene glycol (up to 1％, w/v) showed no inhibitory effect on either enzyme activity. DXAMase (5 IU/㎖) in mouthwash could remove pre-formed films of glucan-bound S. mutans cells. The addition of 0.1 IU/㎖ DXAMase in mouthwash prevented the formation of insoluble-glucan. These in vitro properties of L. starkeyi KSM 22 DXAMase are desirable for its application as a dental plaque control agent.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.37-42
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• 2018

It is noted that Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) triggers dental caries establishment by two major factors: the synthesis of organic acids, which demineralize dental enamel, and the synthesis of glucans, which mediate the attachment of bacteria to the tooth surface. Therefore, it is noted that the development of a more effective, substantial and safe preventive agent that works against dental caries and periodontal disease is required at this time. For this reason, the present study was designed to investigate the effect of croton seed ethanol extracts on the growth, acid production, adhesion, and insoluble glucan synthesis of S. mutans. In this case, the ethanol extract of croton seed showed concentration dependent inhibitory activity against the growth, acid production and adhesion of S. mutans. Especially, it is important to note that it has produced significant inhibition at the concentration of 0.1 and 0.2 mg/ml as compared to the control group. Moreover, these results suggest that the application of croton seed extract may be considered to be a useful method for the prevention of dental caries.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.215-222
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• 1984

Rhodotorula gl$\varkappa$tinis 세포벽에 작용하는 용해 효소 생산곰팡이를 토양으로부터 분리하였고, Aspergillus f'||'&'||'micro;mig$\alpha$tus에 속하는 species로 동정되었다. 이 세포벽 용해효소는 세표외 유도효소였으며 lytic polysaccharidase 와 protease로 구성되어 생세포 용해에 공동으로 착용하였다. 이 lytic polysaccharidase는 Ascomycetous 효모에서의 주 구성 결합인 ${\beta}-1,3-$와 ${\beta}-1$, 6-glucan에는 작용치 않았다. 이 효소는 생세포에는 역가가 낮았지만 R. glutinis의 분획된 세포액에는 protease의 도움없이 작용할 수 있었다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.503-509
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• 1991

Strach와 sucrose의 혼합액에 호알칼리성 Bacillus sp. No.4가 생산하는 cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase(CGTase)를 작용시켜 감미가 우수하고 항우식성이 있는 glycosyl sucrose syrup을 만들기 위한 조건을 검토하였다. 설탕과 전분의 혼합액에 CGTase를 작용시키면 반응 초기에는 cyclodextrin을 생성하지만 반응시간의 경과에 따라 점차 cyclodextrin은 소실되고 glycosyl sucrose가 생성되었다. 이 반응은 설탕과 전분의 비율이 1 : 1 부근이 좋았으며, pH6.0, 온도 $60^{\circ}C$가 최적이었다. 20% starch와 20% sucrose의 혼합액으로부터 제조된 glycosyl sucrose syrup의 주성분은 sucrose 18%, glucosyl sucrose($G_{2}F$) 15.3%, maltosyl sucrose($G_{3}F$) 11.3%이었으며 glucose, maltose, maltotriose는 거의 생성되지 않았다. 제조된 syrup은 Sucrose에 비하여 충치균 Streptococcus mutans OMZ 176에 의한 산생성량이 적고 불용성 glucan의 생성량도 적어 충치 예방효과가 기대되었다.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.250-258
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• 1989

한국사람으로부터 치마우식증의 원인규능로 알려진 S. mutans를 분리, 동정하였고, 이들과 기존의 실험실균주간의 생리 및 생화학적 특성과 이들이 합성하는 다당류의 구성당을 비교하였다. 분리배지인 MS. MST와 선택배지인 MSP. MSPT. MSB 그리고 MSBT에서 모두 생장하고, mannitol dehydrogenase를 분비하는 균주 108, 110 및 120이 S. mutans로 분리, 동정되었다. 분리균주와 기존의 실험실균주간의 생리 및 생화학적 특성을 비교한 결과, 본 연구에서 분리한 3균주 모두 기존의 실험실균주와는 달리 hippuraterktnqnsgogyth를 가지고 있었다. 또한 균주 108은 lactose 발효 능력이, 균주 110은 sorbitol, lactose, inulin, melibiose, raffinose 발효능력이 , 균주 120은 inulin. raffinose 발효능력이 없는 것으로 나타나 기존의 실험 실균주와는 물론 이들 각각도 다른 생리 및 생화학적 특성을 나타내었다. 상기의 결과와 같이 분리균주 108, 110 그리고 120은 생리, 생화학적 특성 및 자당으로부터 합성되는 glucan의 양에 있어서도 기존의 실험실균주와 다르게 나타나 이들을 각각 한국형 S. mutans KHC108, KHCH10, KHC120이라 명명하였다.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.27-32
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• 2016

Streptococcus mutans plays a virtal role in trigering dental caries establishment due to its ability to synthesize two significant factors. The two factors are organic acids and glucans. The former demineralized dental enamel and the latter mediates the attachment of bacteria to tooth surface. It is believed that demineralization of dental enamel and attachment of bacteria are the crucial events that indicate and develop dental caries. For this reason, we studied the effect of the ethanol extracts of Radix Pulsatillae on the growth and acid production of S. mutans. Ethanol extracts of the Radix Pulsatillae showed concentration dependent inhibitory activity against the growth and acid production of S. mutans, and produced significant inhibition compared to the control groups (p<0.05). The extracts inhibited S. mutans adherence to hydroxyapatite treated with saliva, and cell adherence was repressed by Radix Pulsatillae. the ethanol extract of Radix Pulsatillae showed remarkable inhibition of glucosyltransferase, which synthesizes water insoluble glucan form sucrose. Phytochemical analysis showed Radix Pulsatillae contained major components such as phenolic compounds, glycosides, steroids, terpenoid, and saponin. These results suggest that Radix Pulsatillae may have anti-cariogenic properties, which may be related with major components such as phenolic compounds, glycosides, steroids, terpenoid, and saponin.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.9-18
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• 1996

Streptococcus mutans has been implicated as primary causative agents of dental caries by insoluble glucan (IG) in human and experimental animals. An attempt was made to search for the ${\alpha}$-1,3 glucanase that degrades IG produced by S. mutans. ${\alpha}$-1,3 glucanase was detected in the culture supernatant of microorganisms, which are isolated from soils on agar medium containing IG as a sole carbon source. This Streptomyces sp. hydrolysed IG produced by immobilized S. mutans and was named as Y9373. This enzyme required ${\alpha}$-1,3 glucan (IG) as an inducer. The optimum conditions for enzyme production were studied. The enzyme was purified by 30~70% $(NH_4)_2SO_4$ precipitation, anion exchange chroma tography on DEAE-cellulose and gel filtration on Sepadex G-75. The purified enzyme has a specific activity of 7840.0 U/mg protein giving 32.1-fold purification and final yield of 0.53%. The molecular weight was estimated to be about 22.5 kDa by SDS-PAGE. The optimum pH and temperature for enzyme reaction were 6.5 and 37$^{\circ}C$, respectively and the enzyme was relatively stable at the temperature below 60$^{\circ}C$. The activity of purified enzyme was enhanced by adding $Co^{2+},\;Mn^{2+}\;and\;Mg^{2+}$ into the medium, whereas inhibited by adding $Hg^{2+},\;Zn^{2+}$ and SDS. The $K_m\;and\;V_{max}$ value of ${\alpha}$-1,3 glucanase for IG were estimated to be 2.50 mM and 0.0431 mM/min, respectively. The thin layer chromatographic analysis of hydrolysates from IG with ${\alpha}$-1,3 glucanase showed that glucose was the main product of reaction. This enzyme activity was about 14 times higher than marketing dextranase as preventive agent against artificial dental caries by S. mutans in TH medium including 5% sucrose after 30 minutes.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.27-32
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• 2015

Streptococcus mutans triggers dental caries establishment by two major factors. One is synthesis of organic acids which demineralize dental enamel and the other is synthesis of glucans which mediate the attachment of bacteria to the tooth surface. In the present study, we evaluated the effect of the ethanol extracts of Aconitum koreanum (A. koreanum ) on the growth and acid production of S. mutans. Ethanol extracts of the A. koreanum showed concentration dependent inhibitory activity against the growth and acid production of S. mutans, and produced significant inhibition at the concentration of 0.016 mg/ml compared to the control groups (p<0.05). The extracts inhibited S. mutans adherence to hydroxyapatite treated with saliva, and cell adherence was repressed by 50%, 54% at the concentration of 0.063, 0.125 mg/ml. On the study of activation of glucosyltransferase which synthesizes water insoluble glucan form sucrose, the ethanol extract of A. koreanum showed remarkable inhibition over the concentration of 0.016, 0.031, 0.063 and 0.125 mg/ml (p<0.05). Especially on the concentration of 0.063, 0.125 mg/ml, the extracts suppressed the glucan synthesis by 100%. We analyzed the component of the extracts of A. koreanum. The results showed that the extract of A. koreanum had strong phenolic compound, glycosides and organic acids. These results suggest that A. koreanum may inhibit the caries-inducing properties of S. mutans, and which may be related with strong phenolic compound, glycosides and organic acids.