Effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy on serum ferritin levels in postmenopausal women with chronic periodontitis
Background. Ferritin is a positive acute phase protein (APP) in inflammation and chronic infections, including chronic periodontitis. Two key factors that can regulate ferritin expression are iron and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Serum ferritin levels increase after menopause, affecting women’s healt...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
2021-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects |
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| Online Access: | https://joddd.tbzmed.ac.ir/PDF/joddd-15-178.pdf |