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Porphyromonas gingivalis as a Model Organism for Assessing Interaction of Anaerobic Bacteria with Host Cells
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[Research progress on invasion-related virulence factors in Porphyromonas gingivalis]

Y Feng1, H Li1, Y Liu2

  • 1Department of Endodontics, Capital Medical University School of Stomatology, Beijing 100050, China.

Zhonghua Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi = Zhonghua Kouqiang Yixue Zazhi = Chinese Journal of Stomatology
|March 12, 2019
PubMed

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Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) invades host cells, a key step in disease development. This review details virulence factors like fimbriae and proteases that enable Pg invasion and pathogenesis.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Pathogenesis
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) is a gram-negative anaerobe.
  • Pg invasion and intracellular survival are critical for disease development.
  • Understanding Pg pathogenesis requires studying its invasion mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review research on virulence factors involved in Pg host cell invasion.
  • To provide insights into Pg pathogenesis.
  • To suggest new avenues for disease prevention and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific articles on Porphyromonas gingivalis.
  • Analysis of virulence factors contributing to bacterial invasion.
  • Synthesis of current knowledge on Pg pathogenesis.

Main Results:

  • Pg utilizes specific adhesins to bind host cell ligands, triggering internalization.
  • Key virulence factors include fimbriae, gingival protease, hemagglutinins, and outer membrane vesicles.
  • These factors are crucial for Pg's ability to invade and persist within host cells.

Conclusions:

  • Virulence factors significantly contribute to Porphyromonas gingivalis invasion and pathogenesis.
  • Further research into these factors can illuminate disease mechanisms.
  • Targeting these factors may offer novel strategies for treating Pg-associated diseases.
Keywords:
Fimbriae, bacterialHemagglutininsInvasionPorphyromonas gingivalis

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