| Primary information |
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| SALID | SAL_15746 |
| Biomarker name | Nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NAmPRTase) (Nampt) (EC 2.4.2.12) (Pre-B-cell colony-enhancing factor 1) (Pre-B cell-enhancing factor) (Visfatin) |
| Biomarker Type | NA |
| Sampling Method | Age 24-62 |
| Collection Method | Unstimulated whole expectorated saliva (5 mL) was collected from each volunteer between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm, according to a modification of the method described by Navazesh |
| Analysis Method | ELISA |
| Collection Site | Whole Saliva |
| Disease Category | Dental Disorder |
| Disease/Condition | Chronic periodontitis |
| Disease Subtype | NA |
| Fold Change/ Concentration | 1.43 |
| Up/Downregulated | Upregulated |
| Exosomal | NA |
| Organism | Homo sapiens |
| PMID | 24228809 |
| Year of Publication | 2014 |
| Biomarker ID | P43490 |
| Biomarker Category | Protein |
| Sequence | MNPAAEAEFNILLATDSYKVTHYKQYPPNTSKVYSYFECREKKTENSKLRKVKYEETVFYGLQYILNKYLKGKVVTKEKIQEAKDVYKEHFQDDVFNEKGWNYILEKYDGHLPIEIKAVPEGFVIPRGNVLFTVENTDPECYWLTNWIETILVQSWYPITVATNSREQKKILAKYLLETSGNLDGLEYKLHDFGYRGVSSQETAGIGASAHLVNFKGTDTVAGLALIKKYYGTKDPVPGYSVPAAEHSTITAWGKDHEKDAFEHIVTQFSSVPVSVVSDSYDIYNACEKIWGEDLRHLIVSRSTQAPLIIRPDSGNPLDTVLKVLEILGKKFPVTENSKGYKLLPPYLRVIQGDGVDINTLQEIVEGMKQKMWSIENIAFGSGGGLLQKLTRDLLNCSFKCSYVVTNGLGINVFKDPVADPNKRSKKGRLSLHRTPAGNFVTLEEGKGDLEEYGQDLLHTVFKNGKVTKSYSFDEIRKNAQLNIELEAAHH |
| Title of study | Salivary visfatin concentrations in patients with chronic periodontitis |
| Abstract of study | BACKGROUND: Visfatin, also known as pre-B-cell colony-enhancing factor, is secreted from a variety of cells and is thought to have some proinflammatory and immunomodulating effects. It is indicated that serum/plasma levels of visfatin increase in a number of inflammatory disorders. The present study aims to evaluate salivary concentrations of visfatin in patients with chronic periodontitis (CP).METHODS: Twenty patients with CP and 20 periodontally healthy individuals were enrolled in this study. For each patient, the values of clinical parameters, such as bleeding index, plaque index, probing depth, and clinical attachment level (CAL), were recorded. Whole saliva samples were collected, and concentrations of visfatin were evaluated using standard enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Statistical analysis was performed using statistical software.RESULTS: Visfatin was detectable in all samples. Salivary visfatin concentrations were significantly higher in the periodontitis group. In addition, there was a positive significant relationship between salivary visfatin concentrations and CAL in the periodontitis group. However, no significant association was observed between salivary visfatin levels and other periodontal parameters or body mass index.CONCLUSION: These results indicate that there is a relationship between salivary visfatin and CP; however, further studies are needed to confirm this finding. |