Highbush blueberry proanthocyanidins alleviate Porphyromonas gingivalis-induced deleterious effects on oral mucosal cells.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2020.102266
Abstract: Strong evidence points to Porphyromonas gingivalis, a Gram-negative anaerobic bacterium, as a keystone species in the development of the chronic form of periodontitis. The aim of the present study was to investigate the ability of… read more here.
Keywords: gingivalis induced; blueberry; porphyromonas gingivalis; blueberry proanthocyanidins ... See more keywords
Dual action of highbush blueberry proanthocyanidins on Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and the host inflammatory response
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DOI: 10.1186/s12906-017-2072-x
Abstract: BackgroundThe highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) has a beneficial effect on several aspects of human health. The present study investigated the effects of highbush blueberry proanthocyanidins (PACs) on the virulence properties of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and macrophage-associated… read more here.
Keywords: aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans; blueberry; blueberry proanthocyanidins; highbush blueberry ... See more keywords