Epigenetic changes caused by diabetes and their potential role in the development of periodontitis

ConclusionsDiabetes mellitus induces morphological and epigenetic changes in periodontal tissue, which may contribute to the increased susceptibility of periodontal diseases in patients with diabetes.

Source: Journal of Diabetes Investigation - December 10, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Yanfen Li, Zhibin Du, Xiaoting Xie, Yangheng Zhang, Huifen Liu, Ziqian Zhou, Jing Zhao, Ryan SB Lee, Yin Xiao, Saso Ivanoviski, Fuhua Yan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research