Interactions of adiponectin and lipopolysaccharide from Porphyromonas gingivalis on human oral epithelial cells.
BACKGROUND: Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as Porphyromonas gingivalis, and characterized by the destruction of the periodontium. Obese individuals have an increased risk for periodontitis and show decreased serum levels of adiponectin. This in-vit...
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2012-01-01
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| Schriftenreihe: | PLoS ONE |
| Online Zugang: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3271106?pdf=render |