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The intriguing strategies of Tannerella forsythia's host interaction
30 May 2024
Abstract excerpt
Tannerella forsythia , a member of the “red complex” bacteria implicated in severe periodontitis, employs various survival strategies and virulence factors to interact with the host. It thrives as a late colonizer in the oral biofilm, relying on its unique adaptation mechanisms for persistence. Essential to its survival are the type 9 protein secretion system and O -glycosylation of proteins, crucial for host...
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