Systemic Factors Affecting Human Beta-Defensins in Oral Cavity

Human beta-defensins are host defense peptides with broad antimicrobial and inflammatory functions. In the oral cavity, these peptides are produced mainly by the keratinocytes of the epithelium; however, fibroblasts, monocytes, and macrophages also contribute to oral human beta-defensin expressions....

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Published in:Pathogens
Main Authors: Nur Atalay, Nur Balci, Mervi Gürsoy, Ulvi Kahraman Gürsoy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-08-01
Subjects:
defensins
periodontium
periodontal diseases
retinoids
vitamin D
aging
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/13/8/654

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