Immunization with Porphyromonas (Bacteroides) gingivalis fimbriae protects against periodontal destruction.

Evans, R T

Immunization with Porphyromonas (Bacteroides) gingivalis fimbriae protects against periodontal destruction. [electronic resource] - Infection and immunity Jul 1992 - 2926-35 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

0019-9567

10.1128/iai.60.7.2926-2935.1992 doi


Alveolar Bone Loss
Analysis of Variance
Animals
Antibody Formation
Antigens, Bacterial--immunology
Antigens, Surface--immunology
Bacteroides Infections--prevention & control
Cathepsin B--analysis
Cathepsin L
Cathepsins--analysis
Cysteine Endopeptidases
Endopeptidases
Fimbriae, Bacterial--immunology
Gelatinases
Germ-Free Life
Gingiva--enzymology
Microbial Collagenase--analysis
Pepsin A--analysis
Periodontal Diseases--pathology
Porphyromonas gingivalis
Rats
Rats, Inbred Strains
Vaccines, Inactivated--immunology