In vitro Anti-biofilm and Anti-adhesion Effects of Lactic Acid Bacteria- derived Biosurfactants against Streptococcus mutans

Biosurfactants are naturally occurring compounds with various ap-plications, biodegradable, non-toxic, and effective in different conditions. This study fo-cuses on the extraction and evaluation of biosurfactants produced by five strains of lactic acid bacteria [LAB] for their potential to inhibit biofilm formation and adhesion by Strep-tococcus mutans.