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Biofouling
The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research
Volume 28, 2012 - Issue 1
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Anti-biofilm activity of Salvadora persica on cariogenic isolates of Streptococcus mutans: in vitro and molecular docking studies

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Pages 29-38 | Received 04 Jun 2011, Accepted 02 Dec 2011, Published online: 11 Jan 2012

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