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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Main Authors: Michał Śmiga, John W. Smalley, Paulina Ślęzak, Jason L. Brown, Klaudia Siemińska, Rosalind E. Jenkins, Edwin A. Yates, Teresa Olczak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/21/12084