Effect of nonsurgical periodontal therapy on salivary myeloperoxidase levels: A biochemical study

Background: Myeloperoxidase (MPO), the most abundant protein in neutrophils, is the focus of inflammatory pathologies. MPO could participate in the initiation and progression of periodontal disease. Materials and Methods: A total of 60 patients with healthy gingiva, gingivitis, periodontitis betwee...

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Main Authors: Mona Dagar, Dhruv Kumar Deepa, Madan Molly, Anamika Sharma, Braham Prakash Khattak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
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Online Access:http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2015;volume=19;issue=5;spage=531;epage=536;aulast=Dagar