Understanding the potential role of infection of oral origin on the etiology and mechanisms of obstetric complications that lead to prematurity and growth restrictions.
Trainee: Roger Arce |  |
Research Mentor: Dr. Steven Offenbacher, DDS, PhD, MMSc |  |
Clinical Co-Mentor; Dr. Kim Boggess, MD |  |
| Project Description: | Project Focus: To determine whether C rectus infection activates the TLR pathway and results in proinflammatory cytokine production during experimental human choriodecidual inflammation. |
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