Magnesium modulates the stress responses of oral streptococci to environmental and antibiotic challenges by altering cell envelope and nutrient transport pathways
This study highlights the role of Mg<sup>2+</sup> in enhancing stress tolerance and modulating antibiotic sensitivity in streptococci, using <i>S. mutans</i> as a model.
Authors
- Surabhi Kirti Mishra
Institutions
- Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Microbiology
- Published
- 2026-01-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1669039
- Primary Topic
- Magnesium in Health and Disease
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Virginia Commonwealth University