All Porphyromonas gingivalis articles
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Scientists map role of Porphyromonas gingivalis in chemotherapy resistance
A new paper describes how the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis interferes with chemotherapy-induced mitophagy, allowing oral cancer tumors to become resistant to the drug’s effects.
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Matcha mouthwash inhibits bacteria that causes periodontitis
Matcha, a finely ground green tea powder, may help inhibit the growth of Porphyromonas gingivalis, one of the chief bacterial culprits behind periodontitis.
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Oral bacteria accelerate pancreatic cancer development in mice: research reveals key findings
A new study unveils a significant connection between oral bacteria and pancreatic cancer development in mice and sheds light on a previously recognized link between oral health and pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest forms of cancer.
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Rapid specific detection of oral pathogens using CRISPR-based diagnostics
A study aiming to develop a low-cost, rapid detection technique for the widescale detection and screening of oral microorganisms suitable for point-of-care settings was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR.
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Gargling away the bad bacteria in type 2 diabetes can help to control blood sugar
Researchers have found that gargling with an antiseptic mouthwash can reduce ‘bad’ bacteria in the mouths of people with type 2 diabetes, and may lead to better control of their blood sugar.
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Study uncovers how gum disease aggravates COPD
A new study shows how periodontitis, an oral disease, activates immune cells associated with aggravated progression of COPD.
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Oral pathogen increases heart attack damage
Researchers have found that a periodontal pathogen, Porphyromonas gingivalis, inhibits autophagosome–lysosome fusion, and can therefore worsen cardiac remodeling and cause cardiac rupture after myocardial infarction.