Adipokines and periodontal markers as risk indicators of early rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional study

ConclusionseRA individuals have high levels of leptin and vaspin. However, the presence of periodontitis and related-periodontal disease markers showed an effect only in leptin levels in eRA individuals.Clinical relevanceEmphasizing in personalized medicine, monitoring serum leptin levels and periodontitis markers can improve the early diagnosis of RA.
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research