Cellular Phenotype and Apoptosis: The function of epithelial tissues is the protection of the
organism from chemical, microbial, and physical challenges which is indispensable for …

Since the introduction of artificial sweeteners (AS) to the North American market in the
1950s, a growing number of epidemiological and animal studies have suggested that AS …

Sucralose is the most widely used artificial sweetener, and its health effects have been
highly debated over the years. In particular, previous studies have shown that sucralose …

Maintaining the balance of the gut microbiota and its metabolic functions is vital for human
health, however, this balance can be disrupted by various external factors including food …

The interaction between bacteria and eukaryotic cells is complex; active processes must
exist that allow us to live harmoniously with the bacteria which normally live on and within …

Extensive research in humans and animal models has begun to unravel the complex
mechanisms that drive the immunopathogenesis of periodontitis. Neutrophils mount an early …

Marginal periodontitis is not a homogeneous disease but is rather influenced by an intricate
set of host susceptibility differences as well as diversities in virulence among the harbored …

Objectives: Periodontal disease is an infectious disorder caused by a small subset of
periodontal pathogens including Porphyromonas gingivalis. Accumulated evidences show …

Oral pathogens, including periodontopathic bacteria, are thought to be aetiological factors in
the development of cardiovascular disease. In this study, the presence of Aggregatibacter …

The composition of the subgingival bacterial microbiota is a critical determinant in the health
status of periodontal tissues. Gram-negative anaerobes such as Porphyromonas gingivalis …