| Literature DB >> 11008108 |
Abstract
A network of cytokines and other soluble mediators unites the immune system and bone; bacterial infections induce immune responses which may perturb this network. Periodontal diseases are Gram-negative infections resulting in bone loss in the jaw. Evidence is presented that immune responses to these infections produces net resorption of bone.Entities:
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Year: 2000 PMID: 11008108 DOI: 10.1016/s1286-4579(00)01272-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Microbes Infect ISSN: 1286-4579 Impact factor: 2.700