Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in the oral cavity

Peng Zhou, Jessica Scoffield, Hui Wu

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3 Scopus citations

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 languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationOxidative Stress in Microbial Diseases
PublisherSpringer Singapore
Pages33-42
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9789811387630
ISBN (Print)9789811387623
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2019
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Microbiome
  • Oral cavity
  • Reactive nitrogenous species (RNS)
  • Reactive oxygen species (ROS)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • General Medicine
  • General Immunology and Microbiology

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