LINK https://www.odontologiavirtual.com/2013/06/descubren-la-bacteria-causante-de-la.html NI1060 is a provisional phylogenetic designation for a non-cultivable bacterial strain consistently found in subgingival biofilms of patients with periodontitis. While not yet cultured in vitro, its genetic signature has been reliably detected in diseased sites, especially in cases of progressive bone loss. ✅ Pathogenic Role in Periodontitis Several metagenomic studies have revealed that NI1060: ✔ Shows increased abundance in periodontal pockets compared to healthy sites. ✔ Coexists with classical pathogens such as Porphyromonas gingivalis, Tannerella forsythia, and Treponema denticola, suggesting a synergistic role in the dysbiotic microbial community. ✔ Carries genetic markers for inflammatory response activation, extracellular protease production, and immune evasion.