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Low DYNLL1 Resists Porphyromonas gingivalis–Induced Epithelial Jamming-Like State

Journal of Dental Research · Q. Li, J. Li, D. Tao, Y. Che, Q. Yan, H. Liu, Y. Zhang · 2026-07-13

Researchers identified DYNLL1 as a key protein that, when reduced, helps prevent *Porphyromonas gingivalis* from triggering an abnormal stiffening of gum epithelial cells, thereby promoting better healing and reducing bone loss in a mouse periodontitis model.

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