Salivary Apelin Levels and Periodontal Findings in Individuals With/Without Type 1 Diabetes and Varying Degrees of Gingival Inflammation.

Researchers measured salivary apelin levels in people with and without type 1 diabetes who had varying degrees of gum inflammation, finding higher apelin concentrations in the diabetic group, though the difference was not statistically significant.

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