Effect of non-surgical periodontal treatment on transferrin serum levels in patients with chronic periodontitis

Background. Transferrin is a negative acute phase protein, which decreases during inflammation and infection. The aim of the present investigation was to evaluate changes in the transferrin serum levels subsequent to non-surgical treatment of chronic periodontal disease. Methods. Twenty patients wit...

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Main Authors: Adileh Shirmohamadi, Mohamad Taghi Chitsazi, Masoumeh Faramarzi, Ashkan Salari, Fereshteh Naser Alavi, Nazila Pashazadeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 2016-08-01
Series:Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects
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Online Access:http://dentistry.tbzmed.ac.ir/joddd/index.php/joddd/article/view/2882/523