Comparative analysis of gingival crevicular fluid neopterin levels in health and periodontal disease: A biochemical study

Background: Periodontitis involves intricate interactions of the biofilm with the host immunoinflammatory response and subsequent alterations in bone and connective tissue homeostasis. Neopterin is a marker, belonging to the class of pteridines, which is associated with cell-mediated immunity. It is...

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Main Authors: Radhika Arjunkumar, Uma Sudhakar, Puthur Jayakumar, Lalitha Arunachalam, Snophia Suresh, Pramod Virupapuram
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
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Online Access:http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2013;volume=24;issue=5;spage=582;epage=586;aulast=Arjunkumar