Gum germs linked to artery plaque in small study
NCT ID NCT07165054
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study examined whether bacteria from gum disease are found in artery plaque and whether they affect mitochondrial DNA (a marker of cell health). Researchers analyzed plaque samples from 51 people who had artery-clearing surgery. The goal was to understand connections, not to test a treatment.
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Health Sciences University, Hamidiye Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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