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Lecture slides anatomy of periodontium 2008

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General Aspects <strong>of</strong> Gingival Epithelium Biology<br />

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First, it was thought to provide only a physical barrier to<br />

infection and the underlying gingival attachment<br />

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Epithelial cells play an active role in innate host defense<br />

by responding to bacteria in signaling further host<br />

reactions, and in integrating innate and acquired<br />

immune responses.<br />

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For example, by increased proliferation, alteration <strong>of</strong><br />

cell-signaling events, changes in differentiation and cell<br />

death, and ultimately, alteration <strong>of</strong> tissue homeostasis.<br />

12 June <strong>2008</strong> Year 3 Block Head & Neck 14

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