Assessment of magnesium and calcium status in oral cancer patients.
Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry
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Assessment of magnesium and calcium status in oral cancer patients.
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Sarkis, Seta A.
AL An, Suad Al Nimr, Marwan |
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Background: Tumor markers assist in the field of oral cancer. The aim of this study is to determine whether Mg and Ca ions could serve as tumor markers. Materials and methods: A total sample of 53 individuals was studied that includes 33 patients with oral cancer and 20 well-matching control. Estimation of Mg and Ca levels in the lymphocytes of healthy individuals and patients, in the normal and diseased tissues of patients were performed using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Results: The values of both elements in the lymphocytes of patients were exchangeable according to the histopathological diagnosis. They were generally elevated in comparison to the control. (Ca = (3.983±3.214mean ±SD), Mg = (2.598±2.364 mean ±SD). Decrease levels of either elements in the diseased tissues observed in comparison to normal tissues in both sexes but it was more obvious in females than males (P |
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College of dentistry/ University of baghdad
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2017-01-30
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info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article |
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http://jbcd.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/jbcd/article/view/1665
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Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry; Vol 17 No 1 (2005); 47-50
2311-5270 1680-0087 |
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en
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Copyright (c) 2017 Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry
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