The Effect of Calendula officinalis on Oxidative Stress and Bone Loss in Experimental Periodontitis

The Effect of Calendula officinalis on Oxidative Stress and Bone Loss in Experimental Periodontitis

Periodontitis is associated with reduced antioxidant capacity and increased oxidative damage. Oxidative stress induces inflammation and bone loss contributing to the pathological progression of periodontal disease. Calendula officinalis (CLO) has demonstrated anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant activ...

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Main Authors: Mariana dos Reis Lima, Amanda P. Lopes, Conceição Martins, Gerly A. C. Brito, Virgínia C. Carneiro, Paula Goes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
Calendula officinalis
periodontitis
bone loss
oxidative stress
rats
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2017.00440/full

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