Differential expression of salivary glycoproteins in aggressive and chronic periodontitis

• Main Authors: Daniela de Morais Rocha (Author), Elton Gonçalves Zenóbio (Author), Thomas Van Dyke (Author), Karine Simões Silva (Author), Fernando Oliveira Costa (Author), Rodrigo Villamarim Soares (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2012-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to compare the pattern of secretion and the expression of mucin glycoprotein-2 (MG2) and lactoferrin in individuals with or without periodontitis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Five individuals with aggressive periodontitis (APG), 5 with generalized chronic periodontitis...