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Epithelial Antimicrobial Peptides: Guardian of the Oral Cavity

Gingival epithelium provides first line of defence from the microorganisms present in dental plaque. It not only provides a mechanical barrier but also has an active immune function too. Gingival epithelial cells participate in innate immunity by producing a range of antimicrobial peptides to protec...

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Autores principales: Hans, Mayank, Madaan Hans, Veenu
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4243596/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25435884
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/370297