Comparison of serum amyloid A protein and C-reactive protein levels as inflammatory markers in periodontitis.

Carlos-Martín Ardila Isabel Cristina Guzmán

Published in: Journal of periodontal & implant science (2015)

SAA and hs-CRP concentrations in patients with chronic periodontitis are comparably elevated. High serum titers of antibodies to P. gingivalis and the presence of periodontal disease are independently related to high SAA and hs-CRP levels.

Keyphrases

binding protein
drug induced