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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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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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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 |