Porphyromonas gingivalis Suppresses Trophoblast Invasion by Soluble Factors

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BACKGROUND: Periodontitis is a common chronic inflammatory disorder that affects supporting tissues of the teeth. An increased risk of pregnancy complications has been reported in patients with periodontitis; however, its pathophysiology remains uncharacterized to date. In addition, Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) is detectable in a few placentae derived from diseased pregnancies. Thus, the aim of this study is to...

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