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Phylogenetic analysis of Type IX Secretion System (T9SS) protein components revealed that PorR undergoes horizontal gene transfer
2019-05-02
Abstract excerpt
Porphyromonas gingivalis is one of the major bacteria that causes periodontitis. Chronic periodontitis is a severe form of periodontal disease that occurs due to prolong inflammatory conditions. If left untreated, deterioration of the supporting structures such as gingiva, bone, and ligament can ultimately lead to tooth loss. Virulence factors produce by P. gingivalis that are responsible for the pathophysiology...
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- Literature Corpus work
- 8e20f378-6f82-5fff-8de5-9e64d7c30990
- DOI
- 10.7287/peerj.preprints.27700v1
