Gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis) is a common inflammatory condition affecting the tissues that support the teeth. Smoking is known to make gum disease worse and to affect blood vessel health in the gums. This study looks at two proteins, KLF2 and FBXW7, which are involved in blood vessel formation, to understand their role in gum disease and whether smoking changes their levels. Researchers measured these proteins, along with two other markers of inflammation and blood vessel activity (VEGF and NF-κB), in fluid collected from around the teeth and in saliva from healthy adults who were either smokers or non-smokers, with healthy gums, gingivitis, or periodontitis. The goal is to better understand how smoking and gum disease affect blood vessel-related proteins in the mouth.
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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GCF and Salivary VEGF, NF-κB, KLF2, and FBXW7 Protein Levels
Timeframe: March to September 2024