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Salivary biochemical variables of Liver Function in among Individuals with COVID-19 in Thi-Qar Province

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Last updated: 22 Jan 2023

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Biochemistry

Abstract

The goal of this study was to examine the changes in salivary biochemical markers such as AST, ALT, GGT, albumin, and C-RP in COVD-19 patients (n=50) to control subjects (n=50). Methods: Whole saliva samples were taken from fifty persons who were matched with sex and age and were then divided into two groups: healthy (n = 50) and COVID-19 (n = 50). Student's t-test and the Correlation-Coefficient test were used to determine statistical significance. The data is presented as a mean standard deviation. A spectrophotometric kit was used to quantify salivary AST, AST, ALP GGT, LDH, and albumin levels, while a conventional enzyme-linked immunosorbent test was used to determine CRP amounts. COVID-19 patients had significantly greater salivary levels of AST, AST, ALP GGT, LDH, and C-RP than controls. However, when compared to the control group, salivary albumin levels in COVID-19 patients were considerably lower. Conclusion: Elevated salivary ALP, AST, AST, GGT, and CRP levels in COVID-19 patients suggest salivary gland injury and could serve as a salivary marker for salivary gland involvement in COVID-19.

DOI

10.21608/ejchem.2021.100246.4767

Keywords

COVID-19, saliva, C- reactive protein, ACE2

Authors

First Name

Entedhar

Last Name

Sarhat

MiddleName

Rifaat

Affiliation

Clinical Biochemistry, Dentistry College, University of Tikrit, Iraq

Email

entedharr@tu.edu.iq

City

Tikrit

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https://orcid.org/00

First Name

Sami

Last Name

Zbaar

MiddleName

A.

Affiliation

College of Medicine, University of Tikrit

Email

sami.a.zbaar@gmail.com

City

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Orcid

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First Name

Shaimaa

Last Name

Ahmed

MiddleName

Essa

Affiliation

Dentistry College, University of Tikrit, Iraq

Email

shaimaa.essa.ahmed@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Takea

Last Name

Ahmed

MiddleName

Shaker

Affiliation

Dentistry College, University of Tikrit, Iraq

Email

takea.shaker.ahmed@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

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First Name

Thuraia

Last Name

Sarhat

MiddleName

Rifaat

Affiliation

B.Sc. of College of Education, Iraq

Email

thuraia.rifaat.sarhat@gmail.com

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Volume

65

Article Issue

6

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31791

Issue Date

2022-06-01

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2021-10-26

Publish Date

2022-06-01

Page Start

305

Page End

310

Print ISSN

0449-2285

Online ISSN

2357-0245

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297

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Publication Title

Egyptian Journal of Chemistry

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22 Jan 2023