Steatosis caused by experimental periodontitis is reversible after removal of ligature in rats

ConclusionOur results demonstrate that the microvesicular steatosis caused by periodontitis in rats is reversible after removal of the ligature, which is associated with the increase in oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation in the liver.

Source: Journal of Periodontal Research - May 15, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: J. dos Santos Carvalho, A. C. Cardoso Guimar ães Vasconcelos, E. Herlany Pereira Alves, A. dos Santos Carvalho, F. R. P. da Silva, L. F. Carvalho França, A. Pádua Rocha Nóbrega Neto, D. Di Lenardo, L. K. M. Souza, A. L. dos R. Barbosa, J.‐V. R. Mede Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research