| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6051709 | Archives of Oral Biology | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Our findings suggest that the encapsulated P. gingivalis K1 bacteria induce higher cytokine production than the non-encapsulated P. gingivalis Kâ. This was not due to its LPS. The stronger induction of cytokines may contribute to the higher virulence of P. gingivalis K1.
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Authors
Alina Kunnen, Daphne C. Dekker, Maria G. van Pampus, Hermie J.M. Harmsen, Jan G. Aarnoudse, Frank Abbas, Marijke M. Faas,