As a family of cationic host defense peptides, defensins are mainly synthesized by Paneth
cells, neutrophils, and epithelial cells, contributing to host defense. Their biological functions …

Polyphenols are naturally occurring compounds in plants and they are the most abundant
antioxidants in the human diet. Due to their considerable structural diversity, this largely …

Polyphenols, a class of bioactive compounds with phenolic structures, are abundant in
human diets. They have gained attention in biomedical fields due to their beneficial …

Fusobacterium nucleatum plays a key role in creating the pathogenic subgingival biofilm
that initiates destructive periodontitis. It is also a common resident of the human …

Host defense peptides (HDPs) are primary components of the innate immune system with
diverse biological functions, such as antibacterial ability and immunomodulatory function …

Objectives A number of studies have brought evidence that green tea catechins may
contribute to periodontal health. The objective of this study was to investigate the ability of a …

Flavonoids are plant-derived polyphenolic compounds claimed to help alleviate a variety of
conditions, including diabetes, infectious endocarditis, and cancer. They have attracted …

As a family of cationic host defense peptides, human β-defensins (HBDs) are ubiquitous in
the oral cavity and are mainly synthesized primarily by epithelial cells, serving as the primary …

Over the years, several studies have brought evidence suggesting that tea polyphenols,
mostly from green tea, may have oral health benefits. Since few data are available …

Objectives: Oral diseases are among the most prevalent diseases globally. Accumulating
new evidence suggests considerable benefits of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) for oral …