Antibodies against citrullinated proteins in relation to periodontitis with or without rheumatoid arthritis: A cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Lew, Pit Hui, Rahman, Mohammad Tariqur, Safii, Syarida Hasnur, Baharuddin, Nor Adinar, Bartold, Peter Mark, Sockalingam, Sargunan, Abu Kassim, Noor Lide, Vaithilingam, Rathna Devi
• Format: Article
• Published: BioMed Central 2021
• Subjects: RK Dentistry; Oral surger
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/33908/
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Background Previous studies have reported conflicting findings between serum anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA) levels in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) participants with and without periodontitis (Pd). This study aimed to analyse possible correlations between serum ACPA levels and clinical par...