Salivary ascorbic acid levels in betel quid chewers: A biochemical study
Background: Quid chewing practice has been a part of our tradition since centuries with little known evidence of oral cancer. However, recent trends show a rise in occurrence of oral cancer often associated with tobacco and arecanut usage. Ascorbic acid is an important salivary antioxidant. Betel le...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
2013-01-01
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Series: | South Asian Journal of Cancer |
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Online Access: | http://journal.sajc.org/article.asp?issn=2278-330X;year=2013;volume=2;issue=3;spage=142;epage=144;aulast=Shetty |