Buduneli N, Kinane DF: Host‐derived diagnostic markers related to soft tissue destruction
and bone degradation in periodontitis. J Clin Periodontol 2011; 38 (Suppl. 11): 85–105. doi …

Periodontal diseases (PD) are common chronic inflammatory oral pathologies that are
strongly linked to others not found in the mouth cavity. The immune system mediates the …

Background and objective One of the major pathologic patterns in periodontitis represents
an imbalance among the production of free radicals and local antioxidants resulting in …

Mucosal surfaces account for the vast majority of HIV transmission. In adults, HIV
transmission occurs mainly by vaginal and rectal routes but rarely via oral route. By contrast …

Acute phase proteins are a class of proteins whose plasma concentration increase (positive
acute phase proteins) or decrease (negative acute phase proteins) in response to …

BACKGROUND: Early detection of decreased kidney function can help prevent the
progression of kidney disease to kidney failure and cardiovascular events. Potentially …

ObjectiveTo investigate the longitudinal relationship between the intake of dietary
antioxidants and periodontal disease in community-dwelling older Japanese. DesignA …

Low concentrations of serum anti-oxidants, including ascorbic acid and α-tocopherol, are
associated with higher risks of many inflammatory diseases that interrelate with oral health …

Saturated fatty acids (SFAs) produce an inflammatory response. Hyperinflammation is now
recognized as one of the key underlying etiologic factors in periodontal disease. The …

Periodontitis is a potential source of permanent systemic inflammation that initiates renal
dysfunction and contributes to the development of chronic kidney diseases (CKDs) …