The Complement System and Periodontal Diseases - Softcover

Rajendran, Reshma; Pr, Arunima; Ss, Ananthalekshmy

 
9786207809530: The Complement System and Periodontal Diseases
Softcover
ISBN 10: 620780953X ISBN 13: 9786207809530
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

The complement system plays a crucial role in coordinating host immunity and inflammation. Initially believed to be solely part of innate immunity, further research has revealed that it is a dynamic ensemble that activates both innate and adaptive immune responses. Numerous diseases have been linked to the complement system, leading to the development of various drugs aimed at addressing these conditions. One such significant disease, which shares common mechanisms with periodontitis, is rheumatic diseases, where certain drugs have shown some effectiveness in alleviating symptoms. Applying this understanding to periodontitis and peri-implantitis has shed new light on the role of the complement system in the development of periodontal diseases. Mapping its function in periodontitis could significantly advance complement-targeted therapeutic approaches.

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Publisher
LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Publication date
2024
Language
English
ISBN 10 
620780953X
ISBN 13 
9786207809530
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
168