Estimation of alpha-amylase in smokers with and without leukoplakia and oral cancer—A comparative study

Estimation of alpha-amylase in smokers with and without leukoplakia and oral cancer—A comparative study

Background: Cigarette smoke releases free radicles that have deleterious effects on the oral mucosa including potentially malignant disorders and oral cancer. In response to cigarette smoking, salivary flow rate increases as a defense activity along with a rise in alpha-amylase levels. Aim: To estim...

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Main Authors: Harshitha Akkinepally, M L Avinash Tejasvi, N Lakshmi Kavitha, Archana Pokala, Praveen Reddy, Vummadi Reddy Keerthi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology
Subjects:
alpha-amylase
oral cancer
oral leukoplakia
smoking
Online Access:http://www.jiaomr.in/article.asp?issn=0972-1363;year=2023;volume=35;issue=3;spage=331;epage=334;aulast=Akkinepally

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