Role of endothelin-1 in periodontal diseases: A structured review
Background and Objective: Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is a 21-amino acid peptide and is a potent vasoconstrictor produced by endothelial cells. It plays a role in the development of diseases such as hypertension and atherosclerosis. Previous studies have identified ET-1 in gingival tissues obtained from pat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Dental Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2016;volume=27;issue=3;spage=323;epage=333;aulast=Khalid |