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Restoring Cellular Homeostasis as a Therapeutic Strategy for Periodontitis

Journal of Dental Research · H. Jang, J. Im, D.-S. Lee, D.H. Park, C. Son, S.H. Ki, S. Park, S.M. Roh, J.-S. Seo, O.-J. Park, J.M. Park, S. Jang, J.-C. Park, S.H. Han · 2026-06-10

Researchers found that a peptide called selcopintide restored cellular function and reduced periodontal damage in mice with induced periodontitis by restoring redox balance, improving mitochondrial function, and reducing inflammation.

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