Bacteroides gingivalis

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Contents

Used for

Porphyromonas gingivalis

Broader Terms

Bacteroidaceae

Related Terms

periodontium disorder

Scope Note

species of gram negative, anaerobic, rod shaped bacteria originally classified within the Bacteroides genus and is now in the Porphyromonas genus; this bacterium produces a cell bound, oxygen sensitive collagenase and is isolated from the human mouth.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

  • The hemagglutinating adhesin HA-Ag2 of Bacteroides gingivalis is distinct from fimbrilin.
  • Bacteroides gingivalis is a newly proposed species which includes strains isolated from the mouth.
  • A method for obtaining high-molecular-weight chromosomal DNA from Bacteroides intermedius and Bacteroides gingivalis is described.
  • In the focal regions of adult patients with severe periodontal disease, gram negative bacteria are detected in most cases among which Bacteroides gingivalis is separated in specially high frequency.
  • Characterization of Bacteroides gingivalis by direct fluorescent antibody staining and cellular fatty acid profiles.
  • Black-pigmented, asaccharolytic Bacteroides species resembling Porphyromonas gingivalis (Bacteroides gingivalis) from beagle dogs.
  • Rapid Identification of Bacteroides gingivalisB.
  • Production of monoclonal antibodies that recognize specific and cross-reactive antigens of Bacteroides gingivalis.
  • (Bacteroides gingivalis) Science News; 1/9/1988; Eisenberg, Steve Biting down on the culprit causing gum disease About 10.

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