Reports Outline Dental Science Study Findings from Prince of Songkla University (Aggregation and adhesion ability of various probiotic strains and Candida species: An in vitro study).

A recent study conducted at Prince of Songkla University in Thailand explored the aggregation and adhesion abilities of various probiotic strains and Candida species in relation to oral health. The study found that certain probiotic strains, such as Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus SD4, Limosilactobacillus fermentum SD7, and L. rhamnosus SD11, exhibited high adhesion to human oral keratinocytes and showed potential in preventing and treating oral candidiasis. The research also revealed that the adhesion abilities of probiotics were strongly related to their autoaggregation, cell surface charges, and hydrophobicity. The findings suggest that oral probiotics may be beneficial in inhibiting Candida adhesion and infection progression. [Extracted from the article]