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Increased presence of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and IL-8 secreting fibroblast subpopulations in adult periodontitis.
Journal of periodontology - 1 Aug 1998
Dongari-Bagtzoglou A I, Ebersole J L
Abstract excerpt
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammation of the supporting structures of the dentition which constitutes one of the most common causes of adult tooth loss. While certain microorganisms have been associated with the onset of the disease process, the exact pathogenetic mechanisms underlying periodontal destruction are still poorly understood. We have tested the hypothesis that gingival fibroblasts from diseased...
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