Taxonomy, biology, and periodontal aspects of Fusobacterium nucleatum

AI Bolstad, HB Jensen, V Bakken - Clinical microbiology reviews, 1996 - Am Soc Microbiol
The pathogenic potential of Fusobacterium nucleatum and its significance in the
development of periodontal diseases, as well as in infections in other organs, have gained …

Microbial mechanisms in the pathogenesis of destructive periodontal diseases: a critical assessment.

SS Socransky, AD Haffajee - Journal of periodontal research, 1991 - search.ebscohost.com
The article focuses on the sets of microbial virulence factors that are important in the
pathogenesis of the destructive periodontal disease. As periodontal tissues are colonized …

Colon Cancer-Associated Fusobacterium nucleatum May Originate From the Oral Cavity and Reach Colon Tumors via the Circulatory System

J Abed, N Maalouf, AL Manson, AM Earl… - Frontiers in cellular …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Fusobacterium nucleatum is a common oral bacterium that is enriched in colorectal
adenomas and adenocarcinomas (CRC). In humans, high fusobacterial CRC abundance is …

Interactions between Periodontal Bacteria and Human Oral Epithelial Cells: Fusobacterium nucleatum Adheres to and Invades Epithelial Cells

YW Han, W Shi, GTJ Huang, S Kinder Haake… - Infection and …, 2000 - Am Soc Microbiol
Bacteria are causative agents of periodontal diseases. Interactions between oral bacteria
and gingival epithelial cells are essential aspects of periodontal infections. Using an in vitro …

Identification and characterization of a novel adhesin unique to oral fusobacteria

YW Han, A Ikegami, C Rajanna, HI Kawsar… - Journal of …, 2005 - Am Soc Microbiol
Fusobacterium nucleatum is a gram-negative anaerobe that is prevalent in periodontal
disease and infections of different parts of the body. The organism has remarkable …

Host mediators in gingival crevicular fluid: implications for the pathogenesis of periodontal disease

IB Lamster, MJ Novak - Critical Reviews in Oral Biology & …, 1992 - journals.sagepub.com
During the past few years, a considerable number of studies have examined different
aspects of the host response in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF), including the relationship of …

FadA from Fusobacterium nucleatum utilizes both secreted and nonsecreted forms for functional oligomerization for attachment and invasion of host cells

M Xu, M Yamada, M Li, H Liu, SG Chen… - Journal of Biological …, 2007 - ASBMB
Fusobacterium nucleatum is a Gram-negative anaerobe associated with various human
infections, including periodontal diseases and preterm birth. A novel FadA adhesin was …

Mucinases and sialidases: their role in the pathogenesis of sexually transmitted infections in the female genital tract

R Wiggins, SJ Hicks, PW Soothill, MR Millar… - Sexually transmitted …, 2001 - sti.bmj.com
Background: Mucinases and sialidases contribute to the process of invasion and
colonisation in many conditions and infections of the female reproductive tract by degrading …

Fusobacterium nucleatum and Tannerella forsythia induce synergistic alveolar bone loss in a mouse periodontitis model

RP Settem, AT El-Hassan, K Honma… - Infection and …, 2012 - Am Soc Microbiol
Tannerella forsythia is strongly associated with chronic periodontitis, an inflammatory
disease of the tooth-supporting tissues, leading to tooth loss. Fusobacterium nucleatum, an …

Fusobacterium nucleatum Increases Collagenase 3 Production and Migration of Epithelial Cells

VJ Uitto, D Baillie, Q Wu, R Gendron… - Infection and …, 2005 - Am Soc Microbiol
Fusobacterium nucleatum is closely associated with human periodontal diseases and may
also be a causative agent in other infections, such as pericarditis, septic arthritis, and …