| Autor: |
F, Dens, M, Boogaerts, P, Boute, D, Declerck, H, Demuynck, F, Vinckier |
| Rok vydání: |
1996 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Bone marrow transplantation. 17(3) |
| ISSN: |
0268-3369 |
| Popis: |
Cancer therapies often induce oral complications. We studied longitudinally the major salivary immunoglobulin content in 42 transplant recipients using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. A dramatic decrease in both sIgA and IgG is noticed post-transplant compared to pretransplant values. Only a small recovery of these immunoglobulin concentrations is seen after approximately 4 months. The reduction of sIgA and IgG in saliva could contribute to the frequent oral complications seen in these patients after transplantation and increase the risk of developing dental caries. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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