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Oxidative stress markers in saliva and periodontal disease status: modulation during pregnancy and postpartum
7 Jul 2015
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Periodontal diseases may affect local and systemic inflammation, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. This systemic health burden could compromise the outcome of pregnancy in expectant mothers. The aim of the present study was to evaluate oxidative stress markers, including glutathione peroxidase (GPx), thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS) and 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), and...
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