Shijun Zhou

Involvement of the MAPK8-Caspase‑3 Apoptotic Pathway in Arecoline‑Associated Periodontitis

Aims Arecoline, a major betel nut-derived alkaloid associated with betel nut chewing, is linked to increased periodontitis severity, but the molecular mechanisms by which it contributes to periodontitis progression remain unclear. Materials and methods Arecoline- and periodontiti...