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