Assessing the Applicability of Saliva for Gene Expression Studies in Advanced Periodontitis
By: D. Nikolova
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Language: English
Page range: 44 - 48
Submitted on: Dec 10, 2025
Accepted on: Jan 21, 2026
Published on: Jun 16, 2026
Published by: Medical University - Sofia
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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