Periostin level in gingival crevicular fluid in periodontal disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Periostin, a secreted adhesion molecule, is a matricellular protein secreted most in periodontal ligament and periosteum. Periostin is also needed for integrity and maturation of periodontal tissue. This meta-analysis was conducted to compare the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) p...

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Main Authors: Fatemeh Abdolalian, Mojtaba Bayani, Saeid Afzali, Afrooz Nakhostin, Amir Almasi-Hashiani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-03031-w