Fig. 6

Expression of the QS regulon of S. mutans in dual culture, single culture, and in periodontal pockets. Relative abundance of transcripts of S. mutans (% of total transcripts) after 8 (d1_8h, d2_8h) and 24 h (d1_24h, d2_24h) in co-culture with A. act., in single culture after 8 h (Sm_8h) and 24 h (Sm_24h), and in periodontal pockets (pp_08, pp_9, pp_12, pp_19). Sample pp_08 was derived from an individual with chronic periodontitis, while the other three periodontal pocket samples were derived from healthy individuals. RNAseq data from laboratory cultures are shown for two biological replicates. Metatranscriptome data from [16]