Gingival Crevicular Fluid as a Novel Potential Source of Biomarkers Distinguishes Pubertal from Post-Pubertal Subjects

Detection of pubertal growth peak is vital in orthodontic treatment timing and planning. Gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) contains abundant proteins from different sources and has been proven to be an ideal source of biomarkers. Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrom...

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Main Authors: Xi Wen, Yan Gu, Feng Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-11-01
Series:Diagnostics
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/6/4/41