Estimation of soluble CD14 level in saliva of patients with different periodontal conditions and its correlation with periodontal health status

Background: Cluster of differentiation 14 (CD14) is a serum/cell surface glycoprotein; and it is a pattern recognition receptor. CD14 expressed on the surface of various cells, or it found soluble in saliva and other body fluids. It has been proposed that soluble CD14 (sCD14) may play a protective r...

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Main Authors: Sarah E Al-Karawi, Maha Sh Al-Rubaie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: College of Dentistry/ University of Baghdad 2014-03-01
Series:Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Online Access:https://jbcd.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/jbcd/article/view/311