Role of Infected Blood Dendritic Cells in Heart Disease Risk
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The investigators hypothesize that blood dendritic cells harbor pathogens from the oral
cavity in chronic periodontitis and disseminate these pathogens to atherosclerotic plaques.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Augusta University
Collaborator:
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)