Comparison of salivary calprotectin levels in periodontitis associated with diabetes mellitus after low-level laser therapy as an adjunct to scaling and root planing: A randomized clinical trial
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DOI: 10.4103/jisp.jisp_149_21
Abstract: Context and Aims: Calprotectin is a myeloid protein, exerting pro-inflammatory effects on various cells and are shown to be elevated in inflammatory diseases. Periodontal therapy has been shown to decrease the levels of calprotectin in… read more here.
Keywords: level; salivary calprotectin; calprotectin; diabetes mellitus ... See more keywords
Relationship between salivary calprotectin levels and recurrent aphthous stomatitis: A preliminary study
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DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_23_17
Abstract: Aim: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is an inflammatory condition of the oral mucosa. The etiology of RAS remains unclear. Calprotectin is a major cytoplasmic protein contained in granulocytes, monocytes/macrophages and epithelial cells, and its level… read more here.
Keywords: etiology; calprotectin; calprotectin levels; salivary calprotectin ... See more keywords