Persistence of dead-cell bacterial DNA in ex vivo root canals and influence of nucleases on DNA decay in vitro

• Amplifiable DNA is preserved after cell death, but the critical determinant is the form of DNA. Free DNA undergoes spontaneous and enzymatic decomposition, whereas cell-bound E. faecalis DNA persists for long periods.

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MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Odontologi (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Dentistry (hsv//eng)

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polymerase-chain-reaction; human dental-pulp; endodontic infections; porphyromonas-gingivalis; identification; serum; microorganisms; microflora; assay; pcr

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