Abstract
Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus is a gram-negative bacteria that can specifically act upon other gram-negative bacteria. This bacteria is capable of attacking and removing bacteria that reside within biofilms, most commonly being dental plaque. Its unique morphology and life cycle allows it to penetrate into other gram-negative bacteria and multiply within the host bacteria’s periplasm. A new life cycle begins once the bacteria bursts through cell envelope. The potential to rupture the cell walls of bacteria that reside within the dental biofilm can therefore open new horizons that can prevent dental plaque associated oral diseases Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus biofilms periodontopathogens periodontitis [ Nurul husniyah binti che soh. Caroline Jacob (2016); BDELLOVIBRIO BACTERIOVORUS. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 4 (May). 1907-1911] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com NURUL HUSNIYAH BINTI CHE SOH
Highlights
Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus is a gram-negative bacteria that can act upon other gram-negative bacteria
This is due to the destruction of periodontal structures which include tissues supporting the tooth, alveolar bone and periodontal ligament [1].The interactions between bacterial species with the host tissues cause damage to the periodontal structures, resulting in periodontal disease
Predatory prokaryotes which belong to the genus Bdellovibriobacteriovorus are Gram-negative bacteria that are well-known for their ability of feeding on other Gram-negative bacteria [7, 8].Bdellovibrio are used widely as they have the potential to prey on a wide range of human pathogens that grow both planktonically and in a biofilm [9,10,11]
Summary
Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus is a gram-negative bacteria that can act upon other gram-negative bacteria. Its unique morphology and life cycle allows it to penetrate into other gram-negative bacteria and multiply within the host bacteria’s periplasm. The potential to rupture the cell walls of bacteria that reside within the dental biofilm can open new horizons that can prevent dental plaque associated oral diseases
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