Association between serum Galectin-3 and periodontitis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Journal: Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to investigate the correlation between serum Galectin-3 levels and the risk of periodontitis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Authors

  • Yanbiao Zhang
    Dept. of Periodontology, School of Stomatology, Weifang Medical College, Weifang 261053, China.
  • Meirong Wei
    Dept. of Stomatology, Weifang People's Hospital, Affiliated to Weifang Medical College, Weifang 261042, China.
  • Tianyong Xia
    Dept. of Periodontology, Stomatological Hospital, Weifang Medical College, Weifang 261042, China.
  • Wenting Yin
    Dept. of Periodontology, Stomatological Hospital, Weifang Medical College, Weifang 261042, China.
  • Shumei Mao
    School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical College, Weifang 261053, China.