Biochemical and biophysical research communicationsEndothelin-1Extracellular VesiclesStreptococcus mutansNitric Oxide Synthase Type IIIAnimals
Streptococcus mutans-derived extracellular vesicles disrupt endothelial function via eNOS and endothelin-1 modulation.
Yang Liu, Xinxin Li, Zhengshuo Cui, Han Guo, Xueying Chen, Zihang Zhang, Jieqiong Tang, Wen Zhao, Huina Zhang
Published: 202610.1016/j.bbrc.2025.153181
Abstract
Epidemiological research has identified links between dental caries and cardiovascular diseases, yet the underlying mechanisms remain insufficiently elucidated. Given the pivotal role of endothelial dysfunction in cardiovascular diseases, the carioge…
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