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Calprotectin levels in oral fluids: the importance of collection site.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7600253     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Calprotectin is a major protein of granulocytes and monocytes with antimicrobial properties, and is released during activation or cell death. In the present study the levels of calprotectin in various oral fluids were analyzed in 12 healthy adults using different collection devices. Parotid saliva, stimulated whole saliva and "mucosal transudate" were collected and analyzed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The results showed mean concentrations of 3.2, 22.0 and 40.9 mg/l in the respective oral fluids, illustrating great variation of calprotectin levels between different oral fluids. The results are in accordance with the composition of these saliva samples; the lowest calprotectin level was obtained in parotid saliva, which contains the purest secretion. These findings illustrate the importance of careful sampling procedures. The levels of salivary calprotectin are markedly influenced by the site of collection.
Authors:
M Cuida; J G Brun; T Tynning; R Jonsson
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  European journal of oral sciences     Volume:  103     ISSN:  0909-8836     ISO Abbreviation:  Eur. J. Oral Sci.     Publication Date:  1995 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1995-08-10     Completed Date:  1995-08-10     Revised Date:  2008-11-21    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9504563     Medline TA:  Eur J Oral Sci     Country:  DENMARK    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  8-10     Citation Subset:  D; IM    
Affiliation:
Broegelmann Research Laboratory for Microbiology, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Gade Institute, University of Bergen, Norway.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Cell Adhesion Molecules, Neuronal / analysis*
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Female
Gingival Crevicular Fluid / chemistry*,  immunology
Humans
Leukocyte L1 Antigen Complex
Male
Middle Aged
Mouth Mucosa / chemistry,  immunology
Parotid Gland / secretion
Reference Values
Saliva / immunology
Salivary Proteins and Peptides / analysis*
Specimen Handling
Tissue Distribution
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Cell Adhesion Molecules, Neuronal; 0/Leukocyte L1 Antigen Complex; 0/Salivary Proteins and Peptides

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