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Differential inflammasome activation by Porphyromonas gingivalis and cholesterol crystals in human macrophages and coronary artery endothelial cells.
Atherosclerosis - 1 Jul 2014
Champaiboon Chantrakorn, Poolgesorn Mahatana, Wisitrasameewong Wichaya, Sa-Ard-Iam Noppadol, Rerkyen Pimprapa, Mahanonda Rangsini
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OBJECTIVE: Observational evidence suggests association between periodontitis and atherosclerotic vascular disease (ASVD), however the cause-effect remains unclear. In this study, we investigated the mechanistic link of the two diseases by measuring production of interleukin (IL)-1β, a potent inflammatory cytokine, induced via inflammasome activation by a key periodontal pathogen--Porphyromonas gingivalis LPS and...
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