Hydroxyl-platelet-activating factor exists in blood of healthy volunteers and periodontal patients
Periodontal diseases are localized chronic inflammatory conditions of the gingival and underlying bone and connective tissue. Platelet-activating factor (PAF), a potent inflammatory phospholipid mediator that has been previously detected in elevated levels in inflamed gingival tissues, in gingival c...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2003-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09629350310001599666 |