Effects of Polymethyl Methacrylate Microplastics on Oral Microbiota and Biofilm Formation

Polymethyl methacrylate microplastics significantly altered oral microbial diversity in a murine model, with a notable increase in Streptococcus abundance. The dataset likely contains results from 16S rRNA gene sequencing and transcriptomic analysis of S. mutans biofilm formation and antibiotic tolerance. Bing Yang published this research data under a CC-BY-4.0 license in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze shifts in oral microbial community diversity based on 16S rRNA sequencing results
• Model pathways for biofilm formation based on transcriptomic analysis of ABC transporters and quorum sensing
• Assess changes in bacterial antibiotic tolerance following microplastic exposure
• Investigate the relationship between microplastic exposure and virulence factor synthesis in S. mutans

Strengths

• Data is derived from a standardized murine oral exposure model, providing a controlled experimental basis
• Includes results from high-throughput 16S rRNA gene sequencing and transcriptomic analysis
• Published under a permissive CC-BY-4.0 license

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• The 64.8 KB size suggests a limited scope of data

Provenance

Source

Bing Yang via figshare

Collection Method

Generated from a laboratory study using a murine oral exposure model, 16S rRNA sequencing, and in vitro experiments with S. mutans.

Time Range

Experimental study timeframe not specified.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-14 05:39:05

Geography

Geographic origin of the study or samples is not specified.