The elevation of fibroblast growth factor 21 is associated with generalized periodontitis in patients with treated metabolic syndrome
Abstract Background Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) is closely associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS). An alteration of FGF21 is possibly affected by periodontitis. The present study aimed to investigate the levels of serum FGF21 in MetS patients with generalized periodontitis and its associa...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-12-01
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Series: | BMC Oral Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-022-02533-3 |