E-Cigarettes Increase <i>Candida albicans</i> Growth and Modulate its Interaction with Gingival Epithelial Cells
Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) vapor comes in contact with the different constituents of the oral cavity, including such microorganisms as <i>Candida albicans</i>. We examined the impact of e-cigarettes on <i>C. albicans</i> growth and expression of different virulent gen...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/2/294 |