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• Published Subscription 5 Sep 2023

  Comparative evaluation of Chromogranin A levels in GCF and saliva in healthy, chronic periodontitis and aggressive periodontitis patients – A Descriptive Co-relational study.

  By Valerie Anithra Pereira, Amit Walvekar, Ashwani C, Pushpa Tiwari

  Abstract: Periodontal destruction is a combination of complex physiopathological process. Stress acts in the body by releasing stress hormones, the glucocorticoids and the catecholamines. Chromogranin A is a secretory glycoprotein which can be used as a biomarker. Aims: The aim of the study was to evaluate levels of chromogranin A in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and saliva in healthy, chronic periodontitis and aggressive periodontitis patients and to further correlate the clinical …

  Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 28–32 Read article →