Correlation between Streptococci Mutans and salivary IgA in relation to some oral parameters in saliva of children
Background: Saliva plays an important role in oral health. Several salivary proteins are involved in the antimicrobial defence mechanism and are able to eliminate or inhibit bacterial growth in the oral cavity. Secretory IgA (SIgA) is one of the principal antibodies present in saliva, could help ora...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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College of Dentistry/ University of Baghdad
2014-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry |
Online Access: | https://jbcd.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/jbcd/article/view/300 |