Gingival crevicular fluid and serum leptin: their relationship to periodontal health and disease
Background & Aims: Leptin is a pleiotrophic hormone produced by adipose tissue and it plays an important role in protection of the host from inflammation and infection. The purpose of this study is to determine the presence of leptin in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and serum samples and to...
Main Author: | B. V. Karthikeyan |
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Format: | Koleksi Audio Visual |
Language: | Bahasa Inggris |
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Blackwell Synergy
2007
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Online Access: |
http://oaipmh-jogjalib.umy.ac.idkatalog.php?opo=lihatDetilKatalog&id=93530 |