Trichomonas tenax induces barrier defects and modulates the inflammatory cytotoxicity of gingival and pulmonary epithelial cells.

Zih-Bin HongYu-Ting LaiChun-Hsien ChenYi-Jen ChenChien-Chin ChenWei-Chen Lin

Published in: Parasite (Paris, France) (2023)

Our results suggest that T. tenax can trigger gingival cell cytotoxicity, disrupt cell junctions, and induce IL-6 production in gingival and pulmonary cell lines.

Keyphrases

single cell
pulmonary hypertension
cell therapy
oxidative stress