2023, Volume 16, Issue 7, pp 1093 – 1097

Examining Myeloperoxidase (MPO) biomarker in the saliva of patients with -associated caries in Hilla City

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Corresponding Author: Reyam Abdul Khuder Mohammed Medical Laboratory Techniques Department, Al-Mustaqbal University College, Hilla, Iraq Email: reyamre49@gmail.com

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the levels of myeloperoxidase (MPO) biomarkers in the saliva of individuals with Lactobacillus spp.-related caries in Hilla City. A total of 115 samples were collected, including 90 (78.26%) from patients with severe dental caries and 25 (21.74%) from healthy subjects as a control group. The age range was between 20 and 45 years, with a mean age of 33.76±2.01 for patients with severe dental caries and 24.15±0.44 for healthy subjects. Female participants constituted the majority of the study sample, with 77 (85.5%) females and 13 (14.5%) males. Pathogenic bacteria were isolated and identified using gram staining, biochemical tests, and the VITEK 2 compact system. Of the 90 clinical samples, 65 (72.2%) showed positive bacterial culture, while 25 (27.7%) samples had no bacterial growth. Lactobacillus spp. accounted for 25/65 (38.4%) of the total isolates, making it the predominant etiological agent compared to other types of bacteria, constituting 40/65 (61.5%). There was a significant decrease (p≤0.05) in myeloperoxidase levels in patients with severe dental caries and positive Lactobacillus culture compared to the control group.

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PMC ID: 10600674
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DOI: 10.25122/jml-2021-0138

Article Publishing Date (print): 7 2023
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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

Copyright License: Open Access

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