<it>In vitro </it>modeling of host-parasite interactions: the 'subgingival' biofilm challenge of primary human epithelial cells

<it>In vitro </it>modeling of host-parasite interactions: the 'subgingival' biofilm challenge of primary human epithelial cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Microbial biofilms are known to cause an increasing number of chronic inflammatory and infectious conditions. A classical example is chronic periodontal disease, a condition initiated by the subgingival dental plaque biofilm on gingi...

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Main Authors: Thurnheer Thomas, Meier André, Benakanakere Manjunatha R, Stathopoulou Panagiota G, Galicia Johnah C, Gmür Rudolf, Guggenheim Bernhard, Kinane Denis F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/9/280

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