BMAL1-Downregulation Aggravates <i>Porphyromonas Gingivalis</i> -Induced Atherosclerosis by Encouraging Oxidative Stress

Abstract

<i>P gingivalis</i> accelerates atherosclerosis via the NF-κB-BMAL1-NF-κB signaling loop. Melatonin and metronidazole are promising auxiliary medications toward atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases.