Porphyromonas gingivalis accelerates atherosclerosis through oxidation of high-density lipoprotein.

Hyun-Joo Kim Gil Sun Cha Hyung Joon Kim Eun-Young Kwon Ju-Youn Lee Jeom-Il Choi Ji-Young Joo

Published in: Journal of periodontal & implant science (2018)

P. gingivalis induced HDL oxidation, impairing the atheroprotective function of HDL and making it proatherogenic by eliciting a proinflammatory response through its interaction with monocytes/macrophages.

Keyphrases

high density
hydrogen peroxide
high glucose
diabetic rats
cardiovascular disease
electron transfer
type diabetes
immune response
stress induced