Metronidazole enhances killing of Porphyromonas gingivalis by human PMNs

Background and objectivesPeriodontitis affects the supporting structures of the teeth as a result of the interactions between the subgingival biofilm and the host immune system. Periodontal therapy in severe forms of periodontitis often utilizes antimicrobial agents with some potential to improve ho...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Oral Health
Main Authors:	Mihaela Anca Serbanescu, Morvarid Oveisi, Chunxiang Sun, Noah Fine, Anne Bosy, Michael Glogauer
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-08-01
Subjects:	metronidazole periodontitis Porphyromonas gingivalis anti-infective agents neutrophils (PMNs)
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/froh.2022.933997/full