Tag: UNC Chapel Hill


  • Research Uncovers Inflammasome’s Role in Male Periodontitis

    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…

  • Inflammasome and Male Periodontitis: UNC Findings

    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,…

  • Inflammasome Findings Shed Light on Male Periodontitis

    Inflammasome Findings Shed Light on Male Periodontitis

    UNC Study Maps Inflammasome Pathways in Male Periodontitis A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill advances our understanding of periodontitis by detailing how the inflammasome — a component of the immune system that drives inflammation — contributes to gum disease in men. Published by researchers at the UNC Adams School…