Estimation of YKL-40 acute-phase protein in serum of patients with periodontal disease and healthy individuals: A clinical-biochemical study
Objective: YKL-40, an acute-phase protein, is a novel potential inflammatory marker. It is a member of “mammalian chitinase-like proteins.” YKL-40 is secreted by activated neutrophils and macrophages in both acute and chronic inflammation. It is also shown to be produced by vascular smooth muscle an...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Contemporary Clinical Dentistry |
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| Online Access: | http://www.contempclindent.org/article.asp?issn=0976-237X;year=2019;volume=10;issue=2;spage=249;epage=255;aulast=Chavan |