Carvacrol as a Potential Modulator of TGF-β Expression in Periodontitis: A Narrative Review
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease driven by polymicrobial infection and an imbalance between subgingival microbiota and the host inflammatory response, leading to progressive destruction of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. Carvacrol, a phenolic monoterpene found in oregano and thyme, demonstrat...