Lipoprotein modifications by gingipains of Porphyromonas gingivalis
Background and Objective: Several studies have shown an association between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Atherosclerosis is the major cause of CVD, and a key event in the development of atherosclerosis is accumulation of lipoproteins within the arterial wall. Bacteria are the prim...
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Language: | English |
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Blackwell Munksgaard
2018
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