Probiotic Enterococcus durans Interference with Oral Candida albicans Adhesion: An in vitro Study

Background and Objectives: Candida species is one of the commensal microorganisms and a member of the oral cavity normal flora. In addition, Candida albicans is a microbiologic member of the oral cavity in children with dental caries. Currently, use of probiotics as a new biologic technique has attracted attention in order to prevent and control diseases. Enterococcus durans has shown useful antioxidative properties and antibacterial and probiotic characteristics. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of probiotic Enterococcus durans on adhesion of Candida albicans in in vitro. Materials and Methods: In this in vitro study, the standard strain bacteria of probiotic E. durans (ATCC 6056) and Candida albicans (PTCC5027) and 10 clinical samples of Candida albicans is provided. The adhesive inhibition of Candida albicans via microtiter plate was tested. Data were analyzed with repeated measure model. Statistical significance was set at P