Professor Robert Allaker
Professor of Mucocutaneous Microbiology
Dentistry
Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London
Research
Oral Microbiology, Antimicrobials, Host-Microbial Interactions, Oral Microbiome, Biofilms
Interests
Basic science as regards virulence mechanisms of oral pathogens and oral innate immunity. Novel strategies to prevent and treat dental plaque related diseases including use of novel bio-materials (nano-antimicrobials and copper bearing alloys). Mucosal microbiology and the application of molecular tools to oral disease. In vitro microbial biofilm and eukaryotic cell culture model systems.Publications
2023
Nibali L, Stephen AS, Allaker RP, Di Pino A, Terranova V, Pisano M, Di Marca S, Ferrara V, Scicali R, Purrello F, Donos N, Regolo M and Malatino L (2023). Associations between Host Genetic Variants and Subgingival Microbiota in Patients with the Metabolic Syndrome. MDPI International Journal of Molecular Sciences vol. 24, (23) McPolin-Hall E, Stephen A, Pardieu C, Allaker R, Philpott M, Bhogal R, Pople J and Hannen R (2023). O06 Exploring host–microbiome–immune interactions using singular and multispecies inoculations in optimized 3D skin models. Oxford University Press (OUP) British Journal of Dermatology vol. 189, (1) e6-e6. McPolin-Hall E, Stephens A, Pardieu C, Allaker R, Philpott M, Pople J and Hannen R (2023). 910 Exploring host-microbiome interactions in optimised 3D skin models. Elsevier Journal of Investigative Dermatology vol. 143, (5) Sadler E, Stephen AS, Allaker RP and Crick CR (2023). Engineering Biofouling Resistant Materials Through the Systematic Adaptation of Surface Morphology. Advanced Materials Interfaces vol. 10, (12) 2022
McPolin-Hall E, Stephens A, Pardieu C, Allaker R, Philpott M, Pople J and Hannen R (2022). 200 Optimised 3D skin models incorporating microbiome and host immune responses. Elsevier Journal of Investigative Dermatology vol. 142, (12) Belibasakis GN, Andrukhov O and Allaker RP (2022). Editorial: Highlights in oral infections and microbes 2021/2. Frontiers Frontiers in Oral Health vol. 3, McPolin-Hall E, Stephens A, Pardieu C, Allaker R, Philpott M, Pople J and Hannen R (2022). ESDR200 - Optimised 3D skin models incorporating microbiome and host immune responses. Morressier Stephen AS, Nicolas CS, Lloret F and Allaker RP (2022). In vitro effectiveness of pomegranate extract present in pet oral hygiene products against canine oral bacterial species. Veterinary World Veterinary World vol. 15, (7) 1714-1718. Nibali L, Stephen A, Hagi-Pavli E, Allaker R, Pino AD, Terranova V, Pisano M, Marca SD, Ferrara V, Scicali R, Giordano M, Purrello F, Donos N and Malatino L (2022). Analysis of gingival crevicular fluid biomarkers in patients with metabolic syndrome. Elsevier Journal of Dentistry vol. 118, 2021
Stephen AS, Dhadwal N, Nagala V, Gonzales‐Marin C, Gillam DG, Bradshaw DJ, Burnett GR and Allaker RP (2021). Interdental and subgingival microbiota may affect the tongue microbial ecology and oral malodour in health, gingivitis and periodontitis. Wiley Journal of Periodontal Research vol. 56, (6) 1174-1184. Gillam DG, PLASTARGIAS I, Stephen A, AL-MUTAIRI R and Allaker RP (2021). The Relationship between both Partial and Complete Denture Wearers and the Presence of Oral Malodour and the Effect of Denture Cleansers on the Oral Microbiota. Advances in Dentistry & Oral Health vol. 13, (5) 2019
Nibali L, Koidou V, Salomone S, Hamborg T, Allaker R, Ezra R, Zou L, Tsakos G, Gkranias N and Donos N (2019). Minimally invasive non-surgical vs. surgical approach for periodontal intrabony defects: a randomised controlled trial. Springer Nature Trials vol. 20, (1) Allaker RP and Yuan Z (2019). Chapter 10 Nanoparticles and the control of oral biofilms. Nanobiomaterials in Clinical Dentistry Elsevier 2018
Yuan Z, Memarzadeh K, Stephen AS, Allaker RP, Brown RA and Huang J (2018). Development of a 3D Collagen Model for the In Vitro Evaluation of Magnetic-assisted Osteogenesis. Springer Nature Scientific Reports vol. 8, (1) Marbach H, Vizcay-Barrena G, Memarzadeh K, Otter JA, Pathak S, Allaker RP, Harvey RD and Edgeworth JD (2018). Tolerance of MRSA ST239-TW to chlorhexidine-based decolonization: Evidence for keratinocyte invasion as a mechanism of biocide evasion. Elsevier Journal of Infection vol. 78, (2) 119-126. Waite RD, Stewart JE, Stephen AS and Allaker RP (2018). Activity of a nitric oxide-generating wound treatment system against wound pathogen biofilms. Elsevier International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents vol. 52, (3) 338-343. 2017
Allaker RP and Stephen AS (2017). Use of Probiotics and Oral Health. SpringerLink Curr Oral Health Rep vol. 4, (4) 309-318. Stephen AS, Gonzalez-Marin C, Gillam DG, Burnett GR, Bradshaw DJ and Allaker RP (2017). The role of periodontal niches in influencing the tongue microbiota: relationship with periodontitis and oral malodour. Journal of Oral Microbiology vol. 9, (sup1) 1325201-1325201. 2016
Stephen AS, Millhouse E, Sherry L, Aduse-Opoku J, Culshaw S, Ramage G, Bradshaw DJ, Burnett GR and Allaker RP (2016). In Vitro Effect of Porphyromonas gingivalis Methionine Gamma Lyase on Biofilm Composition and Oral Inflammatory Response. Public Library of Science (PLoS) PLoS ONE vol. 11, (12) e0169157-e0169157. Liu R, Memarzadeh K, Chang B, Zhang Y, Ma Z, ALLAKER RP, Ren L and Yang K (2016). Antibacterial effect of copper-bearing titanium alloy (Ti-Cu) against Streptococcus mutans and Porphyromonas gingivalis., Editors: ALLAKER RP. Nature Publishing Group: Open Access Journals - Option C Scientific Reports ALLAKER RP, REN L, MEMARZADEH M, ZHANG S, SUN Z, YANG C, REN G and YANG K (2016). A novel coping metal material CoCrCu alloy fabricated by selective laser melting with antimicrobial and antibiofilm properties., Editors: ALLAKER RP and REN L. Elsevier Materials Science and Engineering C: Biomimetic and Supramolecular Systems 2015
Abdulkareem EH, Memarzadeh K, Allaker RP, Huang J, Pratten J and Spratt D (2015). Anti-biofilm activity of zinc oxide and hydroxyapatite nanoparticles as dental implant coating materials. Elsevier Journal of Dentistry vol. 43, (12) 1462-1469. Hussain QA, McKay IJ, Gonzales-Marin C and Allaker RP (2015). Detection of adrenomedullin and nitric oxide in different forms of periodontal disease. Wiley Journal of Periodontal Research vol. 51, (1) 16-25. Memarzadeh K, Sharili AS, Huang J, Rawlinson SCF and Allaker RP (2015). Nanoparticulate zinc oxide as a coating material for orthopedic and dental implants. J Biomed Mater Res A vol. 103, (3) 981-989. Memarzadeh K, Sharili AS, Huang J, Rawlinson SCF and Allaker RP (2015). Nanoparticulate zinc oxide as a coating material for orthopedic and dental implants. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research - Part A vol. 103, (3) 981-989. Allaker RP and Douglas CI (2015). Non-conventional therapeutics for oral infections. Taylor & Francis Virulence vol. 6, (3) 196-207. 2014
Hussain QA, McKay IJ, Gonzales-Marin C and Allaker RP (2014). Regulation of adrenomedullin and nitric oxide production by periodontal bacteria. Wiley Journal of Periodontal Research vol. 50, (5) 650-657. Allaker RP and Memarzadeh K (2014). Nanoparticles and the control of oral infections. Int J Antimicrob Agents vol. 43, (2) 95-104. 2013
Gonzales-Marin C, Spratt DA and Allaker RP (2013). Maternal oral origin of Fusobacterium nucleatum in adverse pregnancy outcomes as determined using the 16S-23S rRNA gene intergenic transcribed spacer region. J Med Microbiol vol. 62, (Pt 1) 133-144. 2012
Allaker RP (2012). Chapter 10 Nanoparticles and the Control of Oral Biofilms. Nanobiomaterials in Clinical Dentistry Elsevier Vargas-Reus MA, Memarzadeh K, Huang J, Ren GG and Allaker RP (2012). Antimicrobial activity of nanoparticulate metal oxides against peri-implantitis pathogens. Int J Antimicrob Agents vol. 40, (2) 135-139. Allaker RP (2012). Non-sporing anaerobes: Wound infection; periodontal disease; abscess; normal flora. Medical Microbiology: Eighteenth Edition Yang Z, Liu ZW, Allaker RP, Reip P, Oxford J, Ahmad Z and Reng G (2012). A Review of Nanoparticle Functionality and Toxicity on the Central Nervous System. Nanotechnology, the Brain, and the Future Springer Nature Gonzales-Marin C, Spratt DA, Millar MR, Simmonds M, Kempley ST and Allaker RP (2012). Identification of bacteria and potential sources in neonates at risk of infection delivered by Caesarean and vaginal birth. J Med Microbiol vol. 61, (Pt 1) 31-41. Ahmad Z, Vargas-Reus MA, Bakhshi R, Ryan F, Ren GG, Oktar F and Allaker RP (2012). ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF ELECTRICALLY FORMED ELASTOMERIC POLYURETHANE-COPPER OXIDE NANOCOMPOSITES FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL APPLICATIONS. NANOMEDICINE: INFECTIOUS DISEASES, IMMUNOTHERAPY, DIAGNOSTICS, ANTIFIBROTICS, TOXICOLOGY AND GENE MEDICINE vol. 509, 87-99. 2011
Bostanci N, Akgul B, Tsakanika V, Allaker RP, Hughes FJ and McKay IJ (2011). Effects of sub-antimicrobial dose doxycycline on cytokine secretion in human monocytes stimulated with Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans. Elsevier Cytokine vol. 56, (3) 656-661. Allaker RP (2011). The Use of Antimicrobial Nanoparticles to Control Oral Infections. Nano-Antimicrobials Springer Nature Bostanci N, Akgül B, Tsakanika V, Allaker RP, Hughes FJ and McKay IJ (2011). Effects of low-dose doxycycline on cytokine secretion in human monocytes stimulated with Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans. Cytokine vol. 56, (3) 656-661. Allaker RP, Vargas‐Reus MA and Ren GG (2011). Nanometals as Antimicrobials. Antimicrobial Polymers Wiley Gonzales-Marin C, Spratt DA, Millar MR, Simmonds M, Kempley ST and Allaker RP (2011). Levels of periodontal pathogens in neonatal gastric aspirates and possible maternal sites of origin. Mol Oral Microbiol vol. 26, (5) 277-290. Huang J, Li X, Koller GP, Di Silvio L, Vargas-Reus MA and Allaker RP (2011). Electrohydrodynamic deposition of nanotitanium doped hydroxyapatite coating for medical and dental applications. J MATER SCI-MATER M vol. 22, (3) 491-496. 2010
Allaker RP (2010). The use of nanoparticles to control oral biofilm formation. J Dent Res vol. 89, (11) 1175-1186. Yang Z, Liu ZW, Allaker RP, Reip P, Oxford J, Ahmad Z and Ren G (2010). A review of nanoparticle functionality and toxicity on the central nervous system. J R SOC INTERFACE vol. 7, S411-S422. Allaker RP (2010). Investigations into the micro-ecology of oral malodour in man and companion animals. JOURNAL OF BREATH RESEARCH vol. 4, (1) 2009
Ren GG, Hu DW, Cheng EWC, Vargas-Reus MA, Reip P and Allaker RP (2009). Characterisation of copper oxide nanoparticles for antimicrobial applications. INT J ANTIMICROB AG vol. 33, (6) 587-590. Ren G, Hu D, Cheng EWC, Vargas-Reus MA, Reip P and Allaker RP (2009). Characterisation of copper oxide nanoparticles for antimicrobial applications. Int J Antimicrob Agents vol. 33, (6) 587-590. Allaker RP and Douglas CWI (2009). Novel anti-microbial therapies for dental plaque-related diseases. Int J Antimicrob Agents vol. 33, (1) 8-13. Allaker RP and Douglas CWI (2009). Novel antimicrobial therapies for dental plaque-related diseases. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents vol. 33, 8-13. 2008
Allaker RP, Waite RD, Hickling J, North M, McNab R, Bosma MP and Hughes FJ (2008). Topographic distribution of bacteria associated with oral malodour on the tongue. Arch Oral Biol vol. 53 Suppl 1, S8-S12. Allaker RP (2008). Host defence peptides-a bridge between the innate and adaptive immune responses. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg vol. 102, (1) 3-4. Allaker RP and Ren G (2008). Potential impact of nanotechnology on the control of infectious diseases. Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene vol. 102, 1-2. Allaker RP (2008). Host defence peptides - a bridge between the innate and adaptive immune responses. Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene vol. 102, 3-4. Allaker RP, Waite RD, Hickling J, North M, McNab R, Bosma MP and Hughes FJ (2008). Topographic distribution of bacteria associated with oral malodour on the tongue. Archives of Oral Biology vol. 53, 8-12. 2007
Bostanci N, Allaker RP, Belibasakis GN, Rangarajan M, Curtis MA, Hughes FJ and McKay IJ (2007). Porphyromonas gingivalis antagonises Campylobacter rectus induced cytokine production by human monocytes. Cytokine vol. 39, (2) 147-156. Bostanci N, Allaker R, Johansson U, Rangarajan M, Curtis MA, Hughes FJ and McKay IJ (2007). Interleukin-1alpha stimulation in monocytes by periodontal bacteria: antagonistic effects of Porphyromonas gingivalis. Oral Microbiol Immunol vol. 22, (1) 52-60. Allaker RP, Sheehan BE, McAnerney DC and McKay IJ (2007). Interaction of adrenomedullin and calcitonin gene-related peptide with the periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis. FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol vol. 49, (1) 91-97. Hussain QA, Sheehan BE, McKay IJ and Allaker RP (2007). Antimicrobial activity does not predict cytokine response to adrenomedullin or its shortened derivatives. Mediators Inflamm vol. 2007, 2006
Allaker RP, Grosvenor PW, McAnerney DC, Sheehan BE, Srikanta BH, Pell K and Kapas S (2006). Mechanisms of adrenomedullin antimicrobial action. Peptides vol. 27, (4) 661-666. 2005
Allaker RP and Dymock D (2005). Proceedings of the 8th European Oral Microbiology Workshop. SAGE Publications Advances in Dental Research vol. 18, (2) 27-33. Doel JJ, Benjamin N, Hector MP, Rogers M and Allaker RP (2005). Evaluation of bacterial nitrate reduction in the human oral cavity. EUR J ORAL SCI vol. 113, (1) 14-19. 2004
Doel JJ, Hector MP, Amirtham CV, Al-Anzan LA, Benjamin N and Allaker RP (2004). Protective effect of salivary nitrate and microbial nitrate reductase activity against caries. Eur J Oral Sci vol. 112, (5) 424-428. 2003
Selby T, Allaker RP and Dymock D (2003). Characterization and expression of adjacent proline iminopeptidase and aspartase genes from Eikenella corrodens. ORAL MICROBIOL IMMUN vol. 18, (4) 256-259. Allaker RP and Kapas S (2003). Adrenomedullin expression by gastric epithelial cells in response to infection. Clin Diagn Lab Immunol vol. 10, (4) 546-551. Doel JJ, Hector MP, Benjamin N and Allaker RP (2003). Relationship between dietary nitrate intake and dental caries. J DENT RES vol. 82, B33-B33. Allaker RP and Kapas S (2003). Adrenomedullin and mucosal defence: interaction between host and microorganism. Regul Pept vol. 112, (1-3) 147-152. 2002
Bearfield C, Davenport ES, Sivapathasundaram V and Allaker RP (2002). Possible association between amniotic fluid micro-organism infection and microflora in the mouth. BJOG vol. 109, (5) 527-533. Allaker RP, Young KA, Hardie JM, Domizio P and Meadows NJ (2002). Prevalence of helicobacter pylori at oral and gastrointestinal sites in children: evidence for possible oral-to-oral transmission. J Med Microbiol vol. 51, (4) 312-317. Allaker RP (2002). Serum inhibition of Porphyromonas gingivalis protease in the dog, cat and sheep--a preliminary study. Vet J vol. 163, (1) 99-101. ALLAKER RP, Davenport ES, Sivapathasundaram V and Bearfield C (2002). Possible association between amniotic fluid infection and microflora in the mouth. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology vol. 109, 527-533. ALLAKER RP and Hardie JM (2002). Non-sporing anaerobes. Medical Microbiology. Greenwood, D Slack, CB Peutherer, JF (eds) Churchill Livingstone 2001
ALLAKER RP, Kapas S, Hagi-Pavli E, Malli D, Bansal A, Maher R and Bhargava V (2001). Adrenomedullin expression in pathogen-challenged oral epithelial cells. Peptides vol. 22, 1485-1489. Kapas S, Bansal A, Bhargava V, Maher R, Malli D, Hagi-Pavli E and Allaker RP (2001). Adrenomedullin expression in pathogen-challenged oral epithelial cells. PEPTIDES vol. 22, (9) 1485-1489. Allaker RP, Silva Mendez LS, Hardie JM and Benjamin N (2001). Antimicrobial effect of acidified nitrite on periodontal bacteria. Oral Microbiol Immunol vol. 16, (4) 253-256. Young KA, Allaker RP and Hardie JM (2001). Morphological analysis of Helicobacter pylori from gastric biopsies and dental plaque by scanning electron microscopy. Oral Microbiol Immunol vol. 16, (3) 178-181. Allaker RP, Mendez LSS and Benjamin N (2001). Antimicrobial effect of acidified nitrite on periodontal bacteria. J DENT RES vol. 80, (4) 1145-1145. 2000
YOUNG KA, AKYON Y, RAMPTON DS, BARTON SGRG, ALLAKER RP, HARDIE JM and FELDMAN RA (2000). Quantitative culture of Helicobacter pylori from gastric juice: the potential for transmission. Microbiology Society Journal of Medical Microbiology vol. 49, (4) 343-347. 1999
Mendez LSS, Allaker RP, Hardie JM and Benjamin N (1999). Antimicrobial effect of acidified nitrite on cariogenic bacteria. Wiley Molecular Oral Microbiology vol. 14, (6) 391-392. Allaker RP, Zihni C and Kapas S (1999). An investigation into the antimicrobial effects of adrenomedullin on members of the skin, oral, respiratory tract and gut microflora. Oxford University Press (OUP) Pathogens and Disease vol. 23, (4) 289-293. 1998
Allaker RP, Seddon SV, Tredwin C and Lynch E (1998). Detection of Streptococcus mutans by PCR amplification of the spaP gene in teeth rendered caries free. Elsevier Journal of Dentistry vol. 26, (5-6) 443-445. 1997
Allaker RP, Young KA, Langlois T, de Rosayro R and Hardie JM (1997). Dental Plaque Flora of the Dog with Reference to Fastidious and Anaerobic Bacteria Associated with Bites. SAGE Publications Journal of Veterinary Dentistry vol. 14, (4) 127-130. Allaker RP, Aduse‐Opoku J, Batten JE and Curtis MA (1997). Natural variation within the principal arginine‐specific protease gene, prpR1, of Porphyromonas gingivalis. Wiley Molecular Oral Microbiology vol. 12, (5) 298-302. Jarrold CR, Allaker RP, Young KA, Heath MR, Hardie JM and Lynch E (1997). Clinical and microbiological effects of topical minocycline in the treatment of elderly patients with periodontitis. British Dental Journal vol. 183, (2) 51-56. Allaker RP, de Rosayro R, Young KA and Hardie JM (1997). Prevalence of Porphyromonas and Prevotella species in the dental plaque of dogs. Wiley Veterinary Record vol. 140, (6) 147-148. 1996
Young KA, Allaker RP, Hardie JM and Whiley RA (1996). Interactions between Eikenella corrodens and ‘Streptococcus milleri-group’ organisms: possible mechanisms of pathogenicity in mixed infections. Springer Nature Antonie van Leeuwenhoek vol. 69, (4) 371-373. 1994
Allaker RP, Young KA and Hardie JM (1994). Rapid detection of proline iminopeptidase as an indicator of Eikenella corrodens periodontal infection. Oxford University Press (OUP) Letters in Applied Microbiology vol. 19, (5) 325-327. Allaker RP, Young KA and Hardie JM (1994). Production of hydrolytic enzymes by oral isolates of Eikenella corrodens. Oxford University Press (OUP) FEMS Microbiology Letters vol. 123, (1-2) 69-74. Allaker R, Langlois T and Hardie J (1994). Prevalence of Eikenella corrodens and Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans in the dental plaque of dogs. Wiley Veterinary Record vol. 134, (20) 1993
Allaker RP, Garrett N, Kent L, Noble WC and Lloyd DH (1993). Characterisation of Staphylococcus intermedius isolates from canine pyoderma and from healthy carriers by SDS-PAGE of exoproteins, immunoblotting and restriction endonuclease digest analysis. Microbiology Society Journal of Medical Microbiology vol. 39, (6) 429-433. 1992
Allaker RP, Jensen L, Lloyd DH and Lamport AI (1992). Colonization of neonatal puppies by staphylococci. Elsevier The Veterinary Journal vol. 148, (6) 523-528. Noble W and Allaker R (1992). Staphylococci on the skin of pigs: isolates from two farms with different antibiotic policies. Wiley Veterinary Record vol. 130, (21) Allaker R, Lloyd D and Bailey R (1992). Population sizes and frequency of staphylococci at mucocutaneous sites on healthy dogs. Wiley Veterinary Record vol. 130, (14) Allaker RP, Lloyd DH and Simpson AI (1992). Occurrence of Staphylococcus intermedius on the hair and skin of normal dogs. Elsevier Research in Veterinary Science vol. 52, (2) 174-176. Allaker RP, Grzywacz M and Lloyd DH (1992). Proteolytic Zymograms of Staphylococcus intermedins Isolates from Cases of Canine Pyoderma and Healthy Carriers. Taylor & Francis Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease vol. 5, (3) 163-165. 1991
LLOYD DH, ALLAKER RP and PATTINSON A (1991). Carriage of Staphylococcus intermedius on the Ventral Abdomen of Clinically Normal Dogs and Those With Pyoderma. Wiley Veterinary Dermatology vol. 2, (3‐4) 161-164. Allaker RP, Lamport AI, Lloyd DH and Noble WC (1991). Production of 'virulence factors' by Staphylococcus intermedius isolates from cases of canine pyoderma and healthy carriers. Taylor & Francis Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease vol. 4, (3) 169-173. Allaker RP, Whitlock M and Lloyd DH (1991). Cytotoxic activity of Staphylococcus hyicus. Elsevier Veterinary Microbiology vol. 26, (1-2) 161-166. 1990
Allaker RP, Lloyd DH and Lamport AI (1990). Studies on the Virulence of Staphylococcus hyicus. Wiley Veterinary Dermatology vol. 1, (4) 197-199. Allaker RP, Lloyd DH and Lamport AI (1990). Interaction of Staphylococcus hyicus and an inhibitor producing strain of Staphylococcus chromogenes on the skin of gnotobiotic piglets. Wiley Veterinary Dermatology vol. 1, (2) 93-95. Lloyd DH, Allaker RP, Smith IM and Mackie A (1990). Colonisation of Gnotobiotic Piglets by Staphylococcus hyicus and the Development of Exudative Epidermitis. Taylor & Francis Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease vol. 3, (1) 15-18. Zaria LT, Noble WC, Allaker RP and Lloyd DH (1990). Inhibition of Staphylococcus hyicus and Staphylococcus aureus by Staphylococci of Porcine Origin In Vitro and In Vivo. Taylor & Francis Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease vol. 3, (4) 193-197. Allaker RP, Lloyd DH, Smith IM and Noble WC (1990). Interaction of Staphylococcus hyicus with Inhibitor-producing Bacteria on the Skin of Gnotobiotic Piglets. Taylor & Francis Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease vol. 3, (1) 19-24. 1989
ALLAKER RP, LLOYD DH and NOBLE WC (1989). Studies on antagonism between porcine skin bacteria. Wiley Journal of Applied Microbiology vol. 66, (6) 507-514. 1988
Allaker R, Lloyd D and Smith I (1988). Prevention of exudative epidermitis in gnotobiotic piglets by bacterial interference. Veterinary Record vol. 123, (23) Greenman J, Osborne RH and Allaker RP (1988). The Production of Potentially Inflammatory Compounds by Human Dental Plaque and Species of Periodontal Bacteria. Taylor & Francis Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease vol. 1, (4) 245-253. 1987
ALLAKER RP, GREENMAN J and OSBORNE RH (1987). The production of inflammatory compounds by Propionibacterium acnes and other skin organisms. Oxford University Press (OUP) British Journal of Dermatology vol. 117, (2) 175-183. 1986
Allaker RP, Greenman J and Osborne RH (1986). Histamine production by Propionibacterium acnes in batch and continuous culture. Microbios vol. 48, (196-197) 165-172. 1985
ALLAKER RP, GREENMAN J, OSBORNE RH and GOWERS JI (1985). Cytotoxic activity of Propionibacterium acnes and other skin organisms. Oxford University Press (OUP) British Journal of Dermatology vol. 113, (2) 229-235.