Gingipains protect Porphyromonas gingivalis from macrophage-mediated phagocytic clearance
Gingipains protect Porphyromonas gingivalis from macrophage-mediated phagocytic clearance
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) is a keystone pathogen in periodontitis, a highly prevalent disease manifested by chronic inflammation of the periodontium, alveolar bone resorption and tooth loss. During periodontitis pathobionts such as Pg can enter the bloodstream and growing evidence correlates periodontitis with increased risk of cardiovascular a...
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Gingipains protect Porphyromonas gingivalis from macrophage-mediated phagocytic clearance
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_fff01b58b10644559af6d12d6ee3bf94
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_fff01b58b10644559af6d12d6ee3bf94
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1553-7374,1553-7366
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1553-7374
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10.1371/journal.ppat.1012821
