In Vitro Assessment of Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinula edodes) Extract for Its Antigingivitis Activity

Gingivitis is a preventable disease characterised by inflammation of the gums due to the buildup of a microbial biofilm at the gingival margin. It is implicated as a precursor to periodontitis, a much more serious problem which includes associated bone loss. Unfortunately, due to poor oral hygiene a...

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Main Authors: Ciric, Lena, Tymon, Anna, Zaura, Egija, Lingström, Peter, Stauder, Monica, Papetti, Adele, Signoretto, Caterina, Pratten, Jonathan, Wilson, Michael, Spratt, David
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2011
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3182071/