Influence of Culture Medium on the Glucosyl Transferase- and Dextran-Binding Capacity of <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> 6715 Cells

Abstract

Growth of Streptococcus mutans 6715 in a medium containing trace amounts of sucrose or dextran promotes cell-associated glucosyl transferase activity and increases the dextran-binding capacity of the organisms.