Metabolic Disturbance and Th17/Treg Imbalance Are Associated With Progression of Gingivitis

ObjectiveThis study sought to explore the role of metabolic disturbance in immunoregulation of gingivitis targeting T helper 17 cells (Th17)/regulatory T cell (Treg).Materials and MethodsA total of 20 gingivitis patients and 19 healthy volunteers were recruited. Quantitative real time polymerase cha...

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Main Authors: Weijie Wang, Xinchang Wang, Shuhao Lu, Huiqing Lv, Ting Zhao, Guanqun Xie, Yu Du, Yongsheng Fan, Li Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2021.670178/full