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The role of Porphyromonas gingivalis in the development of atherosclerosis and its relationship with fim A genotype.
Clinical laboratory - 1 Jan 2014
Ziver Tevhide, Balci Ahmet, Ergin Sevgi, Gode Safa, Kuskucum Mert, Torlak Zuhal, Yuksel Pelin, Tokman Hrisi Bahar, Ipek Gokhan, Tireli Emin, Midilli Kenan, Yekeler Ibrahim, Kiraz Nuri, Kocazeybek Bekir
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Porphyromonas gingivalis, a major periodontal pathogen, is gaining increasing attention for its possible association with atherosclerosis. Its fimbriae are classified into six genotypes (Types I-V, Ib) based on the diversity of the fim A genes encoding the fimbrial subunits. In this study, fim A genotype's distribution of P. gingivalis was analyzed in atherosclerotic plaque specimens. METHODS: A total...
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