Increased Myeloperoxidase Concentrations in Saliva could Reflect Increased Body Mass and Oral Microinflammation

Background: Increased myeloperoxidase (MPO) levels in saliva are thought to reflect ongoing periodontal inflammation. Less clear is whether and to what extent salivary MPO is increased as a result of systemic inflammation. Methods: In the present study, we aimed to determine which demographic, anthr...

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Main Authors: Kacper Nijakowski, Anna Lehmann, Rafał Rutkowski, Katarzyna Korybalska, Janusz Witowski, Anna Surdacka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IMR Press 2023-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark
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Online Access:https://www.imrpress.com/journal/FBL/28/8/10.31083/j.fbl2808168