Roberts A, Shah M, Chapple IL

2003

March

Journal of clinical periodontology

C-1 esterase inhibitor dysfunction localised to the periodontal tissues: clues to the role of stress in the pathogenesis of chronic periodontitis?

Validated

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30

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C1-esterase inhibitor (C1eIn) is an important modulator of complement activation via the classical pathway. Deficiencies or dysfunction involving this inhibitor underlie the condition of angioneurotic oedema.