Phagocytic activity of peripheral blood and crevicular phagocytes in health and periodontal disease

<b>Background:</b> Neutrophils constitute the main phagocytic cell system in mammalian host defense against an infecting agent. Abnormalities in leukocyte number and function are associated with increased susceptibility to periodontal diseases. The purpose of this study is to evaluate t...

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Main Authors: Asif K, Kothiwale Shaila
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
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Online Access:http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2010;volume=14;issue=1;spage=8;epage=11;aulast=Asif