Chromogranin A: Novel biomarker between periodontal disease and psychosocial stress

Context: The psychosocial stress has long been regarded as a significant pre-disposing factor for periodontal disease. The association between the periodontal disease and the neuroendocrine hormones has been observed. Chromogranin A (CgA) is supposed to link the activity of the neuroendocrine system...

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Main Authors: Arunima Padmakumar Reshma, Rajeev Arunachalam, Jayakumar Kochu Pillai, Sarath Babu Kurra, Vini K Varkey, Mohanraj J Prince
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
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Online Access:http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2013;volume=17;issue=2;spage=214;epage=218;aulast=Reshma