P. gingivalis induces the secretion of many cancer-contributing chemokines and cytokines, including Interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, IL-8, transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1, epidermal growth factor (EGF), and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) [156,157]. The gene discussed is CXCL8; the disease is cancer.