Epigenetic adaptations of the masticatory mucosa to periodontal inflammation.

Gesa M RichterJochen KruppaH Gencay KeceliEmel Tuğba Ataman-DuruelChristian GraetzNicole PischonGunar WagnerCarsten RendenbachYvonne Jockel-SchneiderOrlando MartinsCorinna BruckmannIngmar StaufenbielAndre FrankeRahime M NohutcuSøren JepsenHenrik DommischArne S Schaefer

Published in: Clinical epigenetics (2021)

Our results imply specific adaptations of the oral mucosa to a persistent inflammatory environment that involve wound repair, barrier integrity, and innate immune defense.

Keyphrases

innate immune
oxidative stress
high intensity
dna methylation
gene expression
wound healing