Proinflammatory (CD14+CD16++) monocytes in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with/without chronic periodontitis

Conclusion: In the present study, we observed type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with poorglycemic control and chronic periodontitis showed more than two ‑fold increase in the proportionof nonclassic monocytes compared to type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with good glycemic control.Key Words: Chronic periodontitis, diabetes mellitus, monocytes
Source: Dental Research Journal - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research