Could Periodontal Disease through Periopathogen <i>Fusobacterium Nucleatum</i> be an Aggravating Factor for Gastric Cancer?
Periodontal disease affects the supporting tissues of the teeth, being a chronic inflammatory disease caused by specific microorganisms from subgingival biofilm. <i>Fusobacterium nucleatum</i> is a Gram-negative anaerobic bacterium that acts as a periodontal pathogen, being an important...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/12/3885 |