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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Main Authors: Xiaofei Huang, Mengru Xie, Yanling Xie, Feng Mei, Xiaofeng Lu, Xiaoshuang Li, Lili Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-020-02664-7