Fig. 1.
(central illustration): Proposed mechanisms linking dental disease and atherosclerosis. IL: Interleukin; CRP: C-reactive protein; MMP: Matrix metalloproteinase; TLR: Toll-like receptor; NO: Nitric oxide; PG: Proteoglycan; LP: Lipoprotein.
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