Pathogenic Mechanisms of Fusobacterium nucleatum on Oral Epithelial Cells

Periodontitis is an oral chronic inflammatory disease and may cause tooth loss in adults. Oral epithelial cells provide a barrier for bacteria and participate in the immune response. Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum) is one of the common inhabitants of the oral cavity and has been identified as...

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Main Authors: Sabine Groeger, Yuxi Zhou, Sabine Ruf, Joerg Meyle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Oral Health
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/froh.2022.831607/full