Gene expression analysis of toll like receptor 2 and 4, Dectin-1, Osteopontin and inflammatory cytokines in human dental pulp ex-vivo

• Main Authors: Arshad Hasan (Author), Talat Roome (Author), Mohsin Wahid (Author), Shazia Akbar Ansari (Author), Hira Akhtar (Author), Syeda Neha Ahmed Jilani (Author), Amber Kiyani (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Toll like receptors (TLR) 2 and 4 present on innate immune cells of the dental pulp detect cariogenic bacteria. Along with bacteria, C. albicans may also be present in dental caries. The presence of C. albicans can be detected by Dectin-1 a C type Lectin receptor. Expression of D...