Maternal periodontitis induces intergenerational injuries on reproductive performance of adult female rat offspring

Substantial evidence suggests a direct link between periodontitis in pregnant women and subsequent adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, no studies have evaluated the transgenerational effects of periodontitis on the reproductive performance of subsequent generations. The present study investigated w...

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Main Authors: Suzana Pires Pimentel, Marcio Zaffalon Casati, Fabiano Ribeiro Cirano, Fernanda Vieira Ribeiro, Renato Corrêa Viana Casarin, Thiago Berti Kirsten, Maria Martha Bernardi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2017-02-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.revistas.usp.br/bjvras/article/view/107263