Abstract
In the oral cavity, reactive oxygen and nitrogen species are continuously generated by bacterial metabolism and host-mediated cellular factors. These reactive species facilitate a critical function that regulates the outcomes of both oral and systemic diseases, such as dental caries, periodontitis, and the maintenance of blood pressure. As a result, the protective effects of ROS and RNS are being explored for future therapeutic applications.
Original language | English (US) |
---|---|
Title of host publication | Oxidative Stress in Microbial Diseases |
Publisher | Springer Singapore |
Pages | 33-42 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789811387630 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789811387623 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Microbiome
- Oral cavity
- Reactive nitrogenous species (RNS)
- Reactive oxygen species (ROS)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
- Medicine(all)
- Immunology and Microbiology(all)