Altered microRNA expression correlates with reduced TLR2/4-dependent periodontal inflammation and bone resorption induced by polymicrobial infection.

Unlabelled: Periodontitis (PD) is a polymicrobial dysbiotic immuno-inflammatory disease. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are present on gingival epithelial cells and recognize pathogen-associated molecular patterns on pathogenic bacteria, inducing the secretion of proinflammatory cytokines and initiating innate and adaptive antigen-specific immune responses to eradicate the invading microbes. Since PD is a chronic inflammatory disease, TLR2/TLR4 play a vital role in disease pathogenesis and in maintaining the periodontium during health.

Altered microRNA Expression Correlates with Reduced TLR2/4-Dependent Periodontal Inflammation and Bone Resorption Induced by Polymicrobial Infection.

Unlabelled: Periodontitis (PD) is a polymicrobial dysbiotic immuno-inflammatory disease. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are present on gingival epithelial cells and recognize pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) on pathogenic bacteria, induce the secretion of proinflammatory cytokines, and initiate innate and adaptive antigen-specific immune responses to eradicate the invading microbes. Since PD is a chronic inflammatory disease, TLR2/TLR4 plays a vital role in disease pathogenesis and maintaining the periodontium during health.