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SigH of Porphyromonas gingivalis Regulates Oxidative Stress Resistance and Invasion of Oral Epithelial Cells.
The Bulletin of Tokyo Dental College - 13 Dec 2025
Kikuchi Yuichiro, Kokubu Eitoyo, Yonezawa Hideo, Ishihara Kazuyuki
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Porphyromonas gingivalis, a key periodontal pathogen, employs extra-cytoplasmic function (ECF) sigma factors to adapt to the dynamic oral environment and establish chronic infection. Among these, PGN_1740 (SigH) has been implicated in oxidative stress response and iron acquisition, yet its transcriptional regulatory mechanisms remain poorly understood. The aim of this study was to elucidate the functional role of...
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