A comparative evaluation of serum and salivary levels of apelin in chronic periodontitis associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus
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Periodontitis is an inflammatory destructive condition influenced by obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Apelin, a bioactive peptide, is linked to periodontitis, obesity, and T2DM. This study aimed to investigate apelin levels in individuals with peri... ...