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In the network of periodontitis immunomediators
Viana da Costa, Alexandra; Mendes-Frias, Ana; Gonçalves, Maria; Salazar, Filomena; Silvestre, Ricardo; Relvas, MartaBackground: Severe periodontitis is considered the sixth most prevalent disease worldwide [1]. It is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the tooth-supporting structures due to genetic, environmental, and microbial factors [2]. The host immune response partially contributes to the magnitude of the inflammatory process. Furthermore, this process involves a diversity of immunomediators that initiate and sus...
Akkermansia muciniphila and Parabacteroides distasonis synergistically protect ...
Gaifem, Joana; Mendes-Frias, Ana; Wolter, Mathis; Steimle, Alex; Garzón, Maria Jose; Ubeda, Carles; Nobre, Clarisse; González, Abigail; Pinho, Salomé S.The contribution of the gut microbiome to the balance between homeostasis and inflammation is widely known. Nevertheless, the etiology of inflammatory bowel disease, which is known to be influenced by genetics, immune response, and environmental cues, remains unclear. Unlocking novel players involved in the dictation of a protective gut, namely, in the microbiota component, is therefore crucial to develop novel...