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Association between visfatin and periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Yaoqin Li1, Caihong Xin2, Jing Xie3
1Department of Stomatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Peerj
|April 1, 2024
Summary
Visfatin levels are significantly higher in periodontitis patients compared to healthy individuals. This adipocytokine may serve as a valuable biomarker for diagnosing and treating periodontal disease.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Immunology
- Periodontology
Background:
- Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease linked to bacterial infection.
- Visfatin, an adipokine, is involved in immune regulation.
- Previous studies noted elevated visfatin in periodontitis patients, but the association was unclear.
Conclusions:
- This meta-analysis indicates a significant association between visfatin levels and periodontitis.
- Visfatin may be a potential diagnostic and therapeutic biomarker for periodontal disease.
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