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Hepatocyte Growth Factor Levels in the Saliva and Gingival Crevicular Fluid in Smokers with Periodontitis

Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) production by oral fibroblasts is enhanced by various molecules that are induced during inflammatory conditions including periodontitis. HGF plays an important role in the progression of periodontitis, by stimulating intense growth of epithelial cells and preventing re...

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Main Authors: Sukumaran Anil, Sajith Vellappally, R. S. Preethanath, Sameer A. Mokeem, Hani S. AlMoharib, Shankargouda Patil, Elna P. Chalisserry, Abdulaziz A. Al Kheraif
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Disease Markers
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/146974
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