Porphyromonas gingivalis Promotes Lipid Droplet–Mediated Microglial Dysfunction

A periodontal pathogen triggered lipid droplet buildup in microglial cells, impairing their ability to clear debris and increasing harmful oxidative stress; blocking lipid droplet formation reversed these effects and restored normal microglial function.

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