Autotaxin/Lysophosphatidic Acid Axis Promotes Periodontitis by Modulating Macrophage Osteoclastogenesis and Inflammation.

Researchers found that the autotaxin/lysophosphatidic acid pathway is elevated in periodontitis and drives bone loss and inflammation by affecting macrophage-derived osteoclasts. Blocking this pathway in mice reduced inflammation and bone resorption, suggesting ATX inhibition as a potential treatment target.

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