Pathogenesis and Host Response Modulation by Porphyromonas gingivalis
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 142
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Interests: host-pathogen interactions; cellular microbiology; bacterial virulence and secretion systems; biology of bacterial persister/dormant cells; antibiotic persistence and resistance; bacterial evolution and pathogenicity; biofilm; gene regulation; functional genomics; brain stroke; traumatic brain injury; alzheimer’s disease; complement system; neuron cells biology
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Dear Colleagues,
Porphyromonas gingivalis is a major oral pathobiont. This Special Issue presents a comprehensive exploration of the complex interactions between the periodontal pathogen P. gingivalis and its human host. It will contain the aspects of P. gingivalis biology, pathogenesis, and the host's immune response, offering insights into the mechanisms underlying periodontal disease progression. Focal points of this issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
Bacterial Pathogenesis: an in-depth analysis of P. gingivalis virulence factors, their role in evading host defenses, and the initiation of periodontal tissue destruction.
Host–Microbe Interactions: examination of the intricate relationship between P. gingivalis and host cells, including the mechanisms of bacterial adhesion, invasion, and immune modulation.
Innate Immune Response: a discussion of the host innate immune system’s role in recognizing and responding to P. gingivalis infection, including the function of neutrophils, macrophages, and dendritic cells.
Adaptive Immune Response: insights into the activation and regulation of the host’s adaptive immune system in response to P. gingivalis, including T-cell and B-cell responses.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Nityananda Chowdhury
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Porphyromonas gingivalis
- functional genomics
- host-pathogen interactions
- pathogenesis
- immune response
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