Evaluation of the effect of different infant formulas on Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation: an in-vitro study.

ABSTRACT: Considering the increase in the prevalence of early childhood caries, the effect of various types of frequently consumed infant milk formulas on the development of Streptococcus mutans biofilm was examined. Three samples of cow's milk-based formula (Aptamil, Bebelac, Nan), two samples of soy-based formula (Biomil soy and Isomil soy), and three samples of formulas containing hydrolyzed proteins (Aptamil HA, Bebelac HA, Nan HA) were selected. After adding the formulas to the Streptococcus mutans (ATCC 35668) culture media, the degree of bacterial biofilm formation was explored by assessing the optical density (OD) of the Cristal Violet dye in the decolorizing solution using an ELISA reader device. The analysis of the data was conducted using independent sample T-tests, ANOVA, and subsequentl

SUBMITTER: Baninajarian H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12126414 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature