Estimation of the level of tumor necrosis factor-α in gingival crevicular fluid and serum in periodontal health and disease: A biochemical study
Tumor Necrosis Factor-α(TNF-α), a "major inflammatory cytokine" not only plays an important role in periodontal destruction, but also is extremely toxic to the host. Till date, there are not many studies comparing the levels of TNF-α in GCF and serum and its relationship to periodontal dis...
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| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Dental Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2012;volume=23;issue=3;spage=348;epage=352;aulast=Gokul |