Evaluation of salivary levels of Proteinaceous biomarkers Matrix Metalloproteinase (MMP-8) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) in type 2 diabetic patients with periodontitis
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder of the carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism, resulting in increased blood glucose levels. Various complications of diabetes have been described with periodontitis being added as the sixth complication of diabetes mellitus. Matrix meta...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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College of Dentistry/ University of Baghdad
2014-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry |
Online Access: | https://jbcd.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/jbcd/article/view/140 |