Influence of Vitamin D Deficiency on the Level of Salivary cathelicidin LL-37 in relation to Dental Caries Experience: A Case-Control Study
Background: Vitamin D improves innate immunity by enhancing the expression of antimicrobial peptides. The antimicrobial action of cathelicidin is widespread and effective against cariogenic bacteria. This research aimed to investigate the effect of vitamin D deficiency on the level of salivary cath...
Main Authors: | Narjes M. Alhelfi, Nibal M. Hobi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of Baghdad/ Al-Kindy College of Medicine
2023-04-01
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Series: | مجله كليه طب الكندي |
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Online Access: | https://jkmc.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/MEDICAL/article/view/906 |
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