The Effect of Body Mass Index on the KYN/TRP Pathway in the Pathogenesis of Periodontitis

ABSTRACT Purpose: The tryptophan–kynurenine (TRP-KYN) pathway is associated with inflammation and kynurenine pathway (KP) dysregulation is present in overweight and obesity. Meanwhile, obesity and periodontitis are two of the most frequent noncommunicable illnesses, and epidemiological studies show...

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Main Authors: Zeliha Güney, Sema Merve Altıngöz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ankara University 2023-12-01
Series:European Annals of Dental Sciences
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Online Access:https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/3192693