Structural and antigenic characterization of a novel genotype of Mfa1 fimbriae in Porphyromonas gingivalis [PDF]
Journal of Oral Microbiology, 2023 Background Mfa1 fimbriae of the periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis are responsible for biofilm formation and comprise five proteins: Mfa1–5. Two major genotypes, mfa170 and mfa153, encode major fimbrillin.
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Japanese Dental Science Review, 2021 In general, the periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis expresses distinct FimA and Mfa1 fimbriae. Each of these consists of five FimA–E and five Mfa1–5 proteins encoded by the fim and mfa gene clusters, respectively.
Yoshiaki Hasegawa, Keiji Nagano
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Diversity analysis of genes encoding Mfa1 fimbrial components in Porphyromonas gingivalis strains
PLoS ONE, 2021 Porphyromonas gingivalis, a gram-negative anaerobic bacterium, is associated with the development of periodontal disease. The genetic diversity in virulence factors, such as adhesive fimbriae, among its strains affects the bacterial pathogenicity.
Keiji Nagano, Yoshiaki Hasegawa
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Development of monoclonal antibodies against P. gingivalis Mfa1 and their protective capacity in an experimental periodontitis model [PDF]
mSpherePorphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis), a gram-negative, black-pigmented anaerobe, is a major etiological agent and a leading cause of periodontitis. Fimbriae protein Mfa1 is a key virulence factor of P. gingivalis and plays a crucial role in bacterial
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Maturation of the Mfa1 Fimbriae in the Oral Pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis [PDF]
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2018 The Mfa1 fimbriae of the periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis are involved in adhesion, including binding to synergistic species in oral biofilms.
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Mfa4, an Accessory Protein of Mfa1 Fimbriae, Modulates Fimbrial Biogenesis, Cell Auto-Aggregation, and Biofilm Formation in Porphyromonas gingivalis [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 Porphyromonas gingivalis, a gram-negative obligate anaerobic bacterium, is considered to be a key pathogen in periodontal disease. The bacterium expresses Mfa1 fimbriae, which are composed of polymers of Mfa1.
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Role of phase-variable Mfa1 fimbriae of Phocaeicola vulgatus in its adhesion and proinflammatory activity toward gut epithelial cells [PDF]
Gut Microbes ReportsBacteroidaceae is a prominent family in the human gut microbiota. The bacteria within this family are characterized by phase variable regulation of diverse surface structures, such as capsular polysaccharides and outer membrane proteins.
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High Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid Reduces the Expression of Virulence Genes fimA, mfa1, hagA, rgpA, and kgp in the Oral Pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis [PDF]
Pharmaceutics, 2022 Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) is a cornerstone pathogen in the development and progression of periodontal and peri-implant tissue destruction. It is capable of causing dysbiosis of the microbial biofilm and modulation of the host immune system.
Meshal S. Alharbi, Fahad A. Alshehri
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An Oxygen-Releasing Mouthwash Reduces Porphyromonas gingivalis Biofilm and Suppresses fimA and hagA Expression [PDF]
International Dental JournalIntroduction and Aims: Porphyromonas gingivalis is a key periodontal pathogen whose biofilm and virulence limit the effectiveness of mouthwashes such as chlorhexidine (CHX).
Fatemah M. AlAhmari +8 more
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Identification of the mechanism for dehalorespiration of monofluoroacetate in the phylum Synergistota [PDF]
Animal BioscienceObjective Monofluoroacetate (MFA) is a potent toxin that blocks ATP production via the Krebs cycle and causes acute toxicity in ruminants consuming MFA-containing plants.
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