Oral bacteria directly affect the disease status of dental caries and periodontal diseases. The
dynamic oral microbiota cooperates with the host to reflect the information and status of …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by joint inflammation. In
the last few decades, new insights into RA‐specific autoantibodies and B cells have greatly …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease mainly involving
synovial inflammation and articular bone destruction. RA is a heterogeneous disease with …

Periodontal disease (PD) is a complex and infectious illness that begins with a disruption of
bacterial homeostasis. This disease induces a host inflammatory response, leading to …

The global COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to severely affect those with rheumatic
diseases or who are taking immunosuppressive therapies. Information is lacking as to how …

Peptidylarginine deiminases (PADs) have an important role in the pathogenesis of
rheumatoid arthritis (RA) owing to their ability to generate citrullinated proteins—the …

Peptidylarginine deiminases (PADs) are calcium-dependent enzymes that mediate
citrullination, an irreversible post-translational modification (PTM). PAD enzymes have …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by chronic inflammatory destruction of joint tissue
and is caused by an abnormal autoimmune response triggered by interactions between …

The mammalian intestinal tract harbors trillions of microorganisms confined within this space
by mucosal barriers. Despite these barriers, bacterial components may still be found …

Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans is a periodontal pathogen colonizing the oral cavity
of a large proportion of the human population. It is equipped with several potent virulence …