Azurocidin in gingival crevicular fluid as a potential biomarker of chronic periodontitis.

Background And Objective: Azurocidin is a neutrophil-derived protein in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) which, according to relevant studies, might correlate with periodontal disease. The aim of the present study was to evaluate azurocidin as a potential biomarker for chronic periodontitis.

Material And Methods: One hundred and one patients participated in the study, divided into two groups.