Antibody-Phototherapy Selectively Targets Harmful Oral Bacteria to Treat Periodontitis

The bacterial species P. gingivalis is a cause of periodontitis, a common form of inflammatory gum disease that in addition to damaging gums, teeth, and bone in the mouth, also contributes to the development of inflammatory age-related conditions elsewhere in the body. Here researchers report on a novel approach to selectively removing P. gingivalis from...

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