Serum and salivary lactate dehydrogenase levels as biomarkers of tissue damage among cigarette smokers. A biochemical study.

CONCLUSION: Cigarette smoking leads to an increase in serum as well as salivary Lactate dehydrogenase levels as indicator of tissue damage in the oral cavity. The present study indicates saliva as a better test medium than serum in determination of lactate dehydrogenase levels.
PMID: 29339672 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Stomatologija - January 18, 2018 Category: Dentistry Tags: Stomatologija Source Type: research