Publications by authors named "Elina Lohermaa"
Article Synopsis
- Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans is a pathogen linked to periodontitis, a disease characterized by biofilm infections that damage tooth-supporting tissues, and IL-1β plays a crucial role in the inflammatory response.
- The study reveals that A. actinomycetemcomitans biofilms can actively bind and internalize IL-1β, with findings showing that decreased biofilm viability leads to IL-1β leakage.
- Additionally, the research identifies the DNA-binding protein HU as a key player in the interaction with IL-1β, suggesting that this process might influence bacterial gene expression and hinder the inflammatory response in gum tissue.
