Abstract

The Use of Gingipain DNA Vaccine Against Virulence of Porphyromonas Gingivalis: A Literature Review

Highlights

  • Periodontium surrounds the root part of teeth and is composed of gingiva, periodontal ligament, cementum and alveolar bone

  • Highlights: Gingipains, (Arginine-and Lysine-specific cysteine proteinases) are proteases that are critical virulence factors in the progression of periodontitis and degradation of cytokines expressed during inflammation

  • The review focuses on various DNA vaccines which can induce protection against virulence of gingipains

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Summary

Introduction

Periodontium surrounds the root part of teeth and is composed of gingiva, periodontal ligament, cementum and alveolar bone. Highlights: Gingipains, (Arginine-and Lysine-specific cysteine proteinases) are proteases that are critical virulence factors in the progression of periodontitis and degradation of cytokines expressed during inflammation. Conclusion: The review focuses on various DNA vaccines which can induce protection against virulence of gingipains.

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