Kaurenoic Acid from Aralia continentalis Inhibits Biofilm Formation of Streptococcus mutans
Figure 5
Effect of kaurenoic acid (KA) on Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation. S. mutans was inoculated into BHI broth with various concentrations of KA and cultured for 24 h at 37°C. The biofilms that formed on the dish surface were measured by staining with 0.1% safranin. Biofilm formation was significantly inhibited at 3 and 4 μg/mL KA. (a) Control; (b) 1 μg/mL, (c) 2 μg/mL, (d) 3 μg/mL, (e) and 4 μg/mL of KA; and (f) positive control (0.1% NaF).
