Effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy on serum ferritin levels in postmenopausal women with chronic periodontitis

Effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy on serum ferritin levels in postmenopausal women with chronic periodontitis

Background. Ferritin is a positive acute phase protein (APP) in inflammation and chronic infections, including chronic periodontitis. Two key factors that can regulate ferritin expression are iron and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Serum ferritin levels increase after menopause, affecting women’s healt...

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Main Authors: Masoumeh Faramarzi, Adileh Shirmohammadi, Azin Khorramdel, Mehrnoosh Sadighi, Elshan Bargahi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 2021-08-01
Series:Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects
Subjects:
chronic periodontitis
ferritin
menopause
non-surgical periodontal treatment
Online Access:https://joddd.tbzmed.ac.ir/PDF/joddd-15-178.pdf

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