Effects of Areca Nut Extracts on Phagocytosis of Actinobacillus actinomycete mcomitans ATCC 33384 by Neutrophils in Patients with Chronic Periondontitis

Background & Objective: A higher prevalence of periodontal disease among areca nut chewers than non chewers has been demonstrated. Neutrophils, the first line of defence mechanism against microbial infection play an important role in maintaining the periodontal health. In this context our ai...

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Main Authors: Kavita Gangaram Patil, Sharada Chidanand Metgud
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2013-10-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/3456/13-%205694_E(C)_F(T)_PF1(PRP)_PFA(NC)_PF2_Book_(P_V_P).pdf