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World J Biol Chem. Oct 26, 2012; 3(10): 180-183
Published online Oct 26, 2012. doi: 10.4331/wjbc.v3.i10.180
Table 1 Levels of salivary immunoglobulin classes in smokers with periodontitis and smokers without periodontitis
S+P (n = 20)S-P (n =24)P values
IgG (ng/L)349.4 ± 91.5355.7 ± 40.80.734
IgA (ng/L)520.0 ± 155.1570.4 ± 145.60.203
IgM (ng/L)644.5 ± 160703.1 ± 169.30.111
IgE (IU/mL)0.2 ± 0.90.04 ± 0.20.519