Malondialdehyde as a marker of oxidative stress in periodontitis patients

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Authors

Deepthi Cherian · Government Medical College

Tim Peter · Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences

Anjhana Narayanan · Government Medical College

Sanupa S Madhavan · Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences

Sylvana Achammada · Government Medical College

Gopinath Parakkat Vynat · Government Medical College

Abstract

Higher salivary MDA levels seem to reflect increased oxygen radical activity during periodontal inflammation. Thus, MDA can be used as a marker of oxidative stress in patients with periodontitis.

Topics & Keywords

Oral microbiology and periodontitis research Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences

Volume 11, Issue 6, pp. 297-297

DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_17_19

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