Adiponectin and interleukin-6 levels in insulin-treated diabetic rats with experimental periodontitis

• Main Authors: Ioanna Xynogala (Author), Eudoxie Pepelassi (Author), Despina Perrea (Author), George Agrogiannis (Author), Alkistis Pantopoulou (Author), Efstratios Patsouris (Author), Ioannis Vrotsos (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica, 2012-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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The aim of the study was to compare the serum levels of adiponectin and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in insulin-treated diabetic rats with or without periodontitis. Forty male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 2 groups (20 rats each): a) insulin-treated diabetic group (control, DI) and b) insulin-treat...