Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3436935 | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2010 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
The ability of periodontopathic bacteria to stimulate a decidual inflammatory response is highly variable and partly dependent on the presence and structure of constituent lipopolysaccharides. This adds to our understanding of the causal association between periodontal disease and preterm birth.
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Authors
Jeffrey A. PhD, Pui-Mun BSc, Philip S. PhD, Murray D. DSc,