Gingipain is a protease secreted by Porphyromonas gingivalis. Among other functions, they work to degrade cytokines, thereby downregulating the host response in the form of reduced inflammation.
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Gingipain is a protease secreted by Porphyromonas gingivalis. Among other functions, they work to degrade cytokines, thereby downregulating the host response in the form of reduced inflammation.