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Study reveals metabolic partnership between periodontal pathogens

Research shows Filifactor alocis helps Porphyromonas gingivalis persist by breaking down arginine, suppressing the pathogen's growth.

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  1. Arginine metabolism as a mutualistic strategy in the interaction between Porphyromonas gingivalis and Filifactor alocis Nature Communications ·

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  • Porphyromonas gingivalis
  • Filifactor alocis