Comparative Analysis of GCF Resistin Levels in Obese Subjects with and without Periodontal Disease | Zendy

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Comparative Analysis of GCF Resistin Levels in Obese Subjects with and without Periodontal Disease

Author(s) -

Snophia Suresh,

Jaideep Mahendra,

Gurdeep Singh,

A.R. Pradeep,

Sundaravikram,

Himanshu Sekar

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

journal of clinical and diagnostic research

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2249-782X

pISSN - 0973-709X

DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/19066.7802

Subject(s) - resistin , medicine , waist , body mass index , periodontium , overweight , gastroenterology , obesity , chronic periodontitis , endocrinology , periodontitis , insulin resistance , adipokine , dentistry

Resistin is an adipocyte derived hormone that has been shown to play a substantial role in the development of insulin resistance. Resistin acts as a pro-inflammatory molecule and stimulates the synthesis and secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Recent studies have reported the association of Gingival Crevicular Fluid (GCF) resistin levels with periodontal condition.

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