Open AccessVascular Endothelial Growth Factor Levels in Gingival Crevicular Fluid Before and after Periodontal Therapy
Author(s) -
Annaji Sreedhara,
Indranil Dey Sarkar,
Kumar Cs
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2014/8450.5163
Subject(s) - vascular endothelial growth factor , medicine , gingivitis , periodontitis , angiogenesis , vegf receptors , dentistry , chronic periodontitis , periodontal disease , gastroenterology
Of the various cytokines and growth factors regulating angiogenesis, the most potent agent acting on vascular endothelium is vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF). The present study aims to access VEGF concentration in periodontal diseases and the effect of periodontal therapy on its concentration in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF).