The roles of osteocytes in alveolar bone destruction in periodontitis
Abstract Periodontitis, a bacterium-induced inflammatory disease that is characterized by alveolar bone loss, is highly prevalent worldwide. Elucidating the underlying mechanisms of alveolar bone loss in periodontitis is crucial for understanding its pathogenesis. Classically, bone cells, such as os...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Translational Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-020-02664-7 |