A proline rich protein from the gingival seal around teeth exhibits antimicrobial properties against Porphyromonas gingivalis

Abstract The gingival seal around teeth prevents bacteria from destroying the tooth-supporting tissues and disseminating throughout the body. Porphyromonas gingivalis, a major periodontopathogen, degrades components of the specialized extracellular matrix that mediates attachment of the gingiva to t...

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Main Authors: Aurélien Fouillen, Charline Mary, Katia Julissa Ponce, Pierre Moffatt, Antonio Nanci
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/3b9c7539470d449683391adf587afdfd
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