Evaluation of salivary biomarkers for the diagnosis of periodontitis

Abstract Background Salivary interleukin (IL)-1β, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-8, pyridinoline cross-linked carboxyterminal telopeptide of type I collagen (ICTP) and Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) are related to periodontitis. This study aimed to investigate the diagnostic potential of these biomar...

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Main Authors: Yong Zhang, Ni Kang, Fei Xue, Jing Qiao, Jinyu Duan, Fan Chen, Yu Cai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01600-5