The effect of synbiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 and Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifoliuson) on Candida albicans biofilm formation

• Main Authors: Rismayuddin, Nurul Alia Risma, Mokhtar, Munirah, Arzmi, Mohd Hafiz
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: IIUM Press 2019
• Subjects: QR Microbiology; RK Dentistry
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/80865/1/383-Article%20Text-1764-1-10-20200106.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/80865/; https://journals.iium.edu.my/ijahs/index.php/IJAHS/article/view/383/252
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Candida albicans is an opportunistic fungus that is known for its ability to form biofilms. Streptococcus salivarius K12 is an oral probiotic while yacon is a source of prebiotic. The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of S. salivarius K12 and yacon aqueous extract (synbiotic) on C...