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Molecular Markers of Periodontitis and Possible Clinical Implications

By: D. Nikolova  
Open Access
|Feb 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2026-0028 | Journal eISSN: 2719-5384 | Journal ISSN: 0324-1750
Language: English
Page range: 176 - 182
Submitted on: Mar 12, 2025
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Accepted on: May 12, 2025
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Published on: Feb 21, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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