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Numerous pathomechanisms have been proposed as relevant in periodontal disease (1). The T-cell triggered effector systems have been especially emphasized as the most important mediators of this particular chronic inflammation (2–4). It was therefore tempting to investigate whether T-cell suppression by a suitable antilymphocytic agent had a major influence on the establishment and progression of the disease.
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Guggenheim, B., Hefti, A., Burckhardt, J.J. (1978). The Effect of Cyclosporin a on Dental Caries in Rats Monoassociated with Actinomyces Viscosus NY 1. In: McGhee, J.R., Mestecky, J., Babb, J.L. (eds) Secretory Immunity and Infection. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 107. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-3369-2_34
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