Salivary C-Reactive Protein in Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Subacute Thyroiditis

C-reactive protein (CRP), an acute-phase reactant, has been identified as a saliva-based biomarker of inflammation. The objective of the study was to estimate and compare salivary CRP levels in Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) and Subacute thyroiditis (SAT). The study included 30 HT patients who pr...

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Main Authors: Nivedita L. Rao, Sukanya Shetty, Krishnaraj Upadhyaya, Prasad R. M, Eric C. Lobo, H. P. Kedilaya, Ganesh Prasad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:International Journal of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2010/514659