Revolutionizing Caries Research: Optimized Rat Model for Vaccine Evaluation

Posted: December 31, 2024
The article highlights the development of an optimized caries model in rats using Streptococcus mutans cultured under air-restricted conditions. This model proves to be more effective for evaluating prophylactic vaccines against S. mutans compared to previous methods. The study utilized the anti-caries vaccine KFD2-rPAc and found robust protection against S. mutans infection and caries development in immunized adult rats. These findings signify a significant advancement in creating a reliable rat infection model to assess the effectiveness of vaccines and anti-caries drugs.

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