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From Periodontal Inflammation to Atrial Fibrillation: Molecular Links Through Thrombospondin-1, Galectin-3, and SGLT2-Related Pathways.

International journal of molecular sciences · Nicoras VA, Lighezan DF, Branea HS, Munteanu A, Georgescu D, Zus AS, Mitu DA, Bita RG · 2026-09-11

Researchers reviewed evidence linking periodontal inflammation to atrial fibrillation, identifying potential molecular pathways through inflammatory markers and signalling molecules, though definitive causal relationships and clinical utility remain unclear.

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