Kgp and RgpB, but not RgpA, are important for Porphyromonas gingivalis virulence in the murine periodontitis model.

Pathirana, Rishi D

Kgp and RgpB, but not RgpA, are important for Porphyromonas gingivalis virulence in the murine periodontitis model. [electronic resource] - Infection and immunity Mar 2007 - 1436-42 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0019-9567

10.1128/IAI.01627-06 doi


Adhesins, Bacterial--physiology
Alveolar Bone Loss--microbiology
Animals
Bacteroidaceae Infections--metabolism
Cysteine Endopeptidases--physiology
Disease Models, Animal
Gingipain Cysteine Endopeptidases
Mice
Periodontitis--metabolism
Porphyromonas gingivalis--genetics
Virulence