Placental TLR recognition of salivary and subgingival microbiota is associated with pregnancy complications
Abstract Background Pre-term birth, the leading cause of neonatal mortality, has been associated with maternal periodontal disease and the presence of oral pathogens in the placenta. However, the mechanisms that underpin this link are not known. This investigation aimed to identify the origins of pl...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-03-01
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Series: | Microbiome |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-024-01761-9 |