Differential expression of salivary S100A7 in oral submucous fibrosis
Aim: To investigate the expression of salivary S100A7 levels among patients with oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) and healthy controls. Method: A total number of 60 participants were included in the study (30 OSF cases and 30 healthy controls). Demographic data was collected using a structured baseline...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Saudi Dental Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S101390521830364X |
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| Summary: | Aim: To investigate the expression of salivary S100A7 levels among patients with oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) and healthy controls. Method: A total number of 60 participants were included in the study (30 OSF cases and 30 healthy controls). Demographic data was collected using a structured baseline questionnaire. Salivary S100A7 levels were quantified using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Data was analyzed using Student t-test. Pearson correlation test was used to evaluate correlation between S100A7 levels and independent variables such as frequency and duration of areca nut use, gutka use, and mouth opening. Results: The mean value of salivary S100A7 for OSF group was 0.275 ng/ml, whereas mean value of salivary S100A7 for healthy controls was 0.195 ng/ml. Student t-test indicated that there was statistically significantly higher levels of S100A7 in OSF group as compared to healthy controls (p < .001). When the clinical variables of individual groups were analysed, a significant negative correlation was found between salivary S100A7 and duration of areca nut (p = .009) and gutka chewing (p = .03), whereas a significant positive correlation was found for mouth opening (p = .04). Conclusion: OSF presented higher levels of salivary S100A7 levels as compared with healthy individuals and may be used as surrogate measure to identify subjects at risk for OSF. Keywords: Oral submucous fibrosis, Saliva, S100A7 protein |
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| ISSN: | 1013-9052 |