Glycation of Host Proteins Increases Pathogenic Potential of <i>Porphyromonas gingivalis</i>
The non-enzymatic addition of glucose (glycation) to circulatory and tissue proteins is a ubiquitous pathophysiological consequence of hyperglycemia in diabetes. Given the high incidence of periodontitis and diabetes and the emerging link between these conditions, it is of crucial importance to defi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-11-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/21/12084 |