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Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species in the Oral Cavity

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In the oral cavity, reactive oxygen and nitrogen species are continuously generated by bacterial metabolism and host-mediated cellular factors. These reactive species facilitate a critical function that regulates the outcomes of both oral and systemic diseases, such as dental caries, periodontitis, and the maintenance of blood pressure. As a result, the protective effects of ROS and RNS are being explored for future therapeutic applications.

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    Peng Zhou, Jessica Scoffield & Hui Wu

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Zhou, P., Scoffield, J., Wu, H. (2019). Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species in the Oral Cavity. In: Chakraborti, S., Chakraborti, T., Chattopadhyay, D., Shaha, C. (eds) Oxidative Stress in Microbial Diseases. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-8763-0_3

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