Detection of serum amyloid A in Saliva of patients with internal carotid artery stenosis: a pilot study.

Serum amyloid A was detected in saliva samples from patients with carotid artery stenosis undergoing surgery, with salivary levels declining after the procedure while serum levels increased, showing an inverse relationship. The authors suggest larger studies are needed to confirm these preliminary findings.

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