Regulation of somatostatin receptor 2 by proinflammatory, microbial and obesity-related signals in periodontal cells and tissues
Abstract Background Periodontitis is a chronic disease characterized by a progressive and irreversible destruction of the tooth-supporting tissues, including gingiva and periodontal ligament (PDL). Microorganisms, such as Fusobacterium nucleatum, evoke an inflammatory host response, which leads to i...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Head & Face Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13005-018-0185-1 |