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Distinct bacteriocin groups correlate with different groups of Streptococcus mutans plasmids.

P W Caufield, N K Childers, D N Allen

    Infection and Immunity
    |April 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Plasmids in Streptococcus mutans correlate with bacteriocin activity, inhibiting other strains. Two distinct plasmid groups, producing mutacin I and mutacin II, were identified, differing in plasmid DNA restriction patterns.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Molecular Biology
    • Genetics

    Background:

    • Streptococcus mutans are key players in dental caries.
    • Bacteriocin production is a known trait in some bacterial species.
    • The role of plasmids in S. mutans bacteriocin activity was previously unclear.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the correlation between plasmids and bacteriocin activity in S. mutans.
    • To characterize the bacteriocins produced by different S. mutans strains.
    • To analyze the genetic basis of bacteriocin production in S. mutans.

    Main Methods:

    • Screening of human-derived S. mutans strains for plasmids and bacteriocin activity.
    • Inhibition assays comparing plasmid-positive and plasmid-negative strains.

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  • Plasmid DNA isolation and restriction endonuclease digestion analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant correlation was found between 5.6-kilobase plasmids and bacteriocin activity.
    • Plasmid-positive strains exhibited strong inhibitory activity against laboratory and clinical S. mutans isolates.
    • Two distinct groups (mutacin I and mutacin II) of bacteriocin-producing strains were identified, with unique plasmid restriction patterns.

    Conclusions:

    • Plasmids confer bacteriocin-producing capabilities in S. mutans.
    • Distinct plasmid types are associated with different bacteriocins (mutacin I and II).
    • Restriction enzyme analysis reveals genetic diversity among plasmid-positive S. mutans strains.