Effects of Areca nut extracts on the neutrophil functions in blood and saliva samples of subjects with normal oral mucosa with and without Areca nut habit: A comparative study
Background: Areca nut, a major component in areca quid possesses genotoxic and carcinogenic properties. Studies suggest that areca nut chewing is associated with a higher prevalence of oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) which could be also due to the detrimental effects of areca nut extract on the host...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.jdrntruhs.org/article.asp?issn=2277-8632;year=2020;volume=9;issue=3;spage=183;epage=192;aulast=Chandrarekha |