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Published in: Inflammation 5/2021

01-10-2021 | Biomarkers | Review

Human Saliva as a Diagnostic Specimen for Early Detection of Inflammatory Biomarkers by Real-Time RT-PCR

Authors: Nourin Shakeeb, Prashanth Varkey, Amita Ajit

Published in: Inflammation | Issue 5/2021

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Abstract

Nowadays human saliva is more frequently studied as a non-invasive, stress-free, and preferable diagnostic material than blood. Supporting evidences acknowledge saliva as a mirror that reflects the body’s physical state. Numerous studies have also demonstrated the presence and use of RNA derived from saliva in the early diagnosis of disease by real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Assessing the host inflammatory response in patients and its resolution at an early stage can serve as a prognostic and predictive method in determining therapeutic response or disease progression. In this context, the potential of saliva as a specimen to diagnose early inflammatory biomarkers using RT-PCR seems fascinating and useful. Here, we review inflammatory biomarkers within the saliva, focusing on early detection of these biomarkers using RT-PCR and the factors influencing the quality of saliva specimen.
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Metadata
Title
Human Saliva as a Diagnostic Specimen for Early Detection of Inflammatory Biomarkers by Real-Time RT-PCR
Authors
Nourin Shakeeb
Prashanth Varkey
Amita Ajit
Publication date
01-10-2021
Publisher
Springer US
Keyword
Biomarkers
Published in
Inflammation / Issue 5/2021
Print ISSN: 0360-3997
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2576
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10753-021-01484-1

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