Lys-specific gingipain (Kgp) of P. gingivalis promotes viral infection by disabling the interferon pathway

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ABSTRACT Periodontitis (PD) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the periodontium with a high prevalence and is considered a potential risk factor for the development of other diseases. These include viral infections of the upper and lower respiratory tracts, including those caused by the Herpesviridae family, human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis C and B viruses, influenza virus, and severe acute respiratory...

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