Article
Uncovering the molecular networks in periodontitis
14 May 2014
Abstract excerpt
Periodontitis is a complex immune-inflammatory disease that results from a preestablished infection in gingiva, mainly due to Gram-negative bacteria that colonize deeper in gingival sulcus and latter periodontal pocket. Host inflammatory and immune responses have both protective and destructive roles. Although cytokines, prostaglandins, and proteases struggle against microbial burden, these molecules promote...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
