The Journal of Immunology published a study helmed by a postdoctoral researcher – Toshiharu Abe – from the Department of Microbiology in Penn’s School of Dental Medicine. The research was overseen by Abe’s professor – George Hajishengallis. An impressive group of scientists also helped with co-authoring the study which focused on the bacteria responsible for periodontitis. These germs essentially hijack white blood cell receptors. This incites inflammation and weakens the immune system, opening the door for periodontitis.
The experiment looked at the blood cell receptors with the help of laboratory mice. The rodents were injected with various molecules that activated receptors. This proved that severe gum disease development or progression could be halted. Relationships between molecules shed light on how gum disease issues are triggered. This data highlights a molecular ramp up leading to an inflammatory response. By blocking one set of receptors, gum inflammation could potentially be completely stopped.
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