[Comparison of the activity for carbohydrate metabolism enzymes of plaque in different ages]

Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi. 1997 Aug;15(3):190-1.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Plaque samples were collected from tooth surface by the sampling method in 28 volunteers (two groups, 14 young people, ages ranged from 19-26 years, mean: 22.29 years old; 14 old people, aged between 60-70 years, mean: 64.35 years old, DMFT > 3). The activity for three enzymes including amylases, LDH, GTF was tested by micro-chemistry enzyme analysis method. The results showed that there were no significant difference for the activity of three enzymes in two groups (P > 0.05). The finding suggests that dental plaque is a specific microecologic environment and cariogenic factor, age does not affect the activity of enzymes, plaque in different ages has similar cariogenicity.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Amylases / metabolism*
  • Dental Plaque / enzymology*
  • Glucosyltransferases / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • L-Lactate Dehydrogenase / metabolism*
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • L-Lactate Dehydrogenase
  • Glucosyltransferases
  • Amylases