Porphyromonas gingivalis oral infection promote T helper 17/Treg imbalance in the development of atherosclerosis
Background/purpose: Increasing studies have indicated the involvement of Porphyromonas gingivalis in atherosclerosis. T helper 17 (Th17)/Treg balance is critical during atherosclerosis. However, whether P. gingivalis oral infection is associated with Th17/Treg imbalance is unclear. The aim of the pr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Dental Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790216300964 |