Induction of Endogenous Antimicrobial Peptides to Prevent or Treat Oral Infection and Inflammation

Antibiotics are often used to treat oral infections. Unfortunately, excessive antibiotic use can adversely alter oral microbiomes and promote the development of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms, which can be difficult to treat. An alternate approach could be to induce the local transcription and...

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Main Authors: Kimberly A. Morio, Robert H. Sternowski, Kim A. Brogden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Antibiotics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/2/361