Correlation between saliva IgA level and T cell CD4+ in HIV/AIDS patients
Background: HIV infection appears to have direct effects on oral mucosal immunity, cellular and humoral. Antibody secretion, especially salivary immunoglobulin A (IgA), is a useful indicator of mucosal immune function. This immune system component is recognized as an important first-line of defence...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Universitas Padjadjaran
2007-07-01
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Series: | Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry |
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Online Access: | http://jurnal.unpad.ac.id/pjd/article/view/14169 |