Resistin: A Potential Biomarker for Periodontitis Influenced Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetes Induced Periodontitis
Biomarkers are highly specific and sensitive indicators of disease activity. Resistin is a recently discovered adipocytokine, having a potent biomarker quality. Initially resistin was thought to be produced by adipocytes alone; however, emerging evidence suggests that it is also produced in abundanc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | Disease Markers |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/930206 |