Oral Pathogen <i>Porphyromonas gingivalis</i> Can Escape Phagocytosis of Mammalian Macrophages
Macrophages are phagocytic cells that play a key role in host immune response and clearance of microbial pathogens. <i>Porphyromonas gingivalis</i> is an oral pathogen associated with the development of periodontitis. Escape from macrophage phagocytosis was tested by infecting THP-1-deri...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-09-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/9/1432 |