16S rRNA-based detection of oral pathogens in coronary atherosclerotic plaque

16S rRNA-based detection of oral pathogens in coronary atherosclerotic plaque

<b>Background:</b> Atherosclerosis develops as a response of the vessel wall to injury. Chronic bacterial infections have been associated with an increased risk for atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. The ability of oral pathogens to colonize in coronary atheromatous plaque is w...

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Main Authors: Mahendra Jaideep, Mahendra Little, Kurian V, Jaishankar K, Mythilli R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2010-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
Subjects:
Atherosclerosis
periodontal diseases
periodontal pathogens
5 polymerase chain reaction
Online Access:http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2010;volume=21;issue=2;spage=248;epage=252;aulast=Mahendra

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