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Lactoperoxidase binding to streptococci.

K M Pruitt, M Adamson, R Arnold

    Infection and Immunity
    |July 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Lactoperoxidase temporarily binds to Streptococcus mutans, inhibiting acid production. This effect diminishes over time as the enzyme degrades or detaches from the bacterial surface.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Biochemistry
    • Enzymology

    Background:

    • Conflicting reports exist on lactoperoxidase binding to bacterial cell surfaces.
    • Understanding this interaction is crucial for its role in microbial inhibition.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effects of cell-bound lactoperoxidase on acid production by Streptococcus mutans.
    • To determine the duration and activity of cell-bound lactoperoxidase.

    Main Methods:

    • Streptococcus mutans suspensions were treated with lactoperoxidase.
    • Acid production was measured in the presence of hydrogen peroxide and thiocyanate.
    • Bacterial suspensions were incubated in saline to assess the stability of bound lactoperoxidase.

    Main Results:

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    • Lactoperoxidase-treated bacteria showed significantly reduced acid production when exposed to hydrogen peroxide and thiocyanate.
    • Untreated control bacteria were unaffected by the addition of hydrogen peroxide and thiocyanate.
    • The inhibitory effect of lactoperoxidase diminished after 3 hours of incubation in saline.

    Conclusions:

    • Lactoperoxidase initially binds to the Streptococcus mutans cell surface in an active form, inhibiting acid production.
    • The enzyme's activity is transient, suggesting slow degradation or desorption from the bacterial surface over time.