| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6053993 | Journal of Endodontics | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
E. faecalis strains from saliva and infected root canals have the potential to recruit PMNs in the infectious sites leading to inflammation via up-regulation of PMN IL-1α, TNF-α, MMP-8, and COX-2. PMNs can play an important role in killing of E. faecalis.
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Authors
Zeyun DDS, Yixiang DDS, MS, Xiaofei DDS, Chengfei DDS, PhD, Shenglin DDS, Lijian DDS, PhD, Ya DDS, PhD, Markus DDS, PhD,