Oral biofilm: entry and immune system response.
This article demonstrates how the oral biofilm functions and the effects this biofilm has on the host immune system. Various components of the oral biofilm affect the immune system through a variety of ways with a resulting systemic inflammatory response. Treatment of the biofilm is an integral aspect to decrease the immune system responses, along with decreasing the host systemic inflammation.
Keller
Duane
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Keller Professional Group, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Costerton
J William
JW
D018441:Biofilms / Q000254:growth & development*; D002448:Cell Adhesion; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D055633:Immune System Phenomena / Q000502:physiology*; D053038:Quorum Sensing