B cell activating factor regulates periodontitis development by suppressing inflammatory responses in macrophages
Abstract Background B cell activating factor (BAFF) is a member of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) superfamily with immunomodulatory effects on both innate and adaptive immune responses. Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease characterized by periodontal soft tissue inflammation and the progressiv...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-09-01
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Series: | BMC Oral Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01788-6 |