Insulin-like growth factor and interleukin-1β levels and subsequent fetal size in response to chronic Porphyromonas gingivalis exposure in the pregnant rabbit

Chronic P gingivalis exposure does not disrupt insulin-like growth factor system proteins or systemic inflammation and does not impair fetal growth in the pregnant rabbit. Gestational age changes in doe insulin-like growth factor system proteins occur, and the timing of exposure to oral pathogens may influence fetal growth.