Evaluation of Salivary Nitric Oxide Levels in Smokers, Tobacco Chewers and Patients with Oral Lichenoid Reactions

Introduction: Nitric oxide (NO), a free radical, acts as a signalling molecule affecting numerous physiological and pathological processes. Role of nitric oxide as a mediator in tobacco related habits and the resultant oral lichenoid reactions was assessed. Aim: The aim of the study is to evalua...

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Main Authors: S. Preethi, Joy Idiculla Jose, B. Sivapathasundharam, B. Sabarinath
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/7126/16517_CE[Ra]_F(Sh)_PF1(VSUAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf