Characterization of oral polymorphonuclear neutrophils in periodontitis patients: a case-control study

Abstract Background Maintaining oral health is a continuous and dynamic process that also involves the immune system. Polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) migrate from blood circulation and become apparent in the oral fluid. Controversies exist regarding the specific role of the oral PMNs (oPMNs) in...

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Main Authors: Elena A. Nicu, Patrick Rijkschroeff, Eva Wartewig, Kamran Nazmi, Bruno G. Loos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-018-0615-2