Tag: dental research
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Research Uncovers Inflammasome’s Role in Male Periodontitis
New Findings Link Inflammasome to Male Periodontitis A recent study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shines new light on the inflammatory processes behind periodontitis, a leading cause of tooth loss worldwide. The UNC Adams School of Dentistry research identifies a key role for the inflammasome—a multiprotein complex inside immune cells—in driving…
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Inflammasome and Male Periodontitis: UNC Findings
Unlocking the Inflammatory Puzzle Behind Male Periodontitis Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have taken a significant step forward in understanding why periodontitis — a common gum disease that can lead to tooth loss and systemic health issues — affects men with particular intensity. The new study focuses on the inflammasome,…