Estimation and comparison of osteopontin levels in plasma in subjects with healthy periodontium and generalized chronic periodontitis and its assessment after scaling and root planing

BACKGROUND: Osteopontin (OPN) is a bone matrix derivative, whose levels reflect active lesions of aggravated periodontal disease accompanied by alveolar bone resorption. OPN is also a component of human atherosclerotic plaque, suggesting a role of OPN in cardiovascular diseases. The present study wa...

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Autores principales: Hans, Suruchi, Mali, Amita M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2012
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Original Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3498703/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23162328
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0972-124X.100910

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3498703/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23162328
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0972-124X.100910

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