Chromogranin A - A New Panorama for Chronic Periodontitis and Psychosocial Stress

Authors

  • Narayane Ramkumar
  • Rajasekar
  • Srinivasan
  • Hanumanth

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v13i1.17320

Keywords:

Chromogranin A, Periodontitis, Psychological stress, Saliva, Plasma

Abstract

Aims: The aim of this study is to determine, compare the Cg-A levels in saliva and plasma in periodontal
healthy, in patients with periodontal disease and correlate the same with the stress factor.
Materials and Methods: The study involved thirty subjects. There were categorized into three groups
with Group I (10 subjects with healthy periodontal status), Group II (10 subjects with mild to moderate
periodontitis) and Group III (10 subjects with severe periodontitis). The clinical parameters such as
plaque index, gingival bleeding index, clinical attachment loss and probing depth were recorded. Stress
was measured using Holme and Rahe stress rating scale. Blood and Saliva sample were collected and
Serum Plasma and Saliva CgA levels evaluated using ELISA. The data obtained from all the three
groups were analyzed using SPSS Systat 12 software. The mean variables between the three groups
were analysed using Kruskal Wallis test. The correlation between the variables and the stress scores was
assessed by Pearson’s correlation test.
Results: The results of the study showed significantly higher CgA levels in saliva and plasma of
patients with severe periodontitis compared with moderate periodontitis and healthy individuals (P <
0.05). There was also a positive correlation between stress scores and Salivary, Serum CgA levels and
all clinical parameters.
Conclusion: A significant association between elevated Cg A levels in saliva and plasma with
periodontal disease was present in our study. The results suggest that Salivary and Plasma Cg A can be
considered as a useful biomarker for evaluating etiopathogenesis of Periodontitis

Author Biographies

  • Narayane Ramkumar

    Senior Lecturer, Dept of Periodontics, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry,

  • Rajasekar

    Professor and Head, Dept. of Periodontics, Rajah Muthiah Dental College, Annamalainagar, Chidambaram

  • Srinivasan

    Professor, Dept. of Periodontics, Rajah Muthiah Dental College, Annamalainagar, Chidambaram

  • Hanumanth


    Reader, Dept of Orthodontics, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry

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Published

2021-10-20

How to Cite

Chromogranin A - A New Panorama for Chronic Periodontitis and Psychosocial Stress. (2021). Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 13(1), 47-57. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v13i1.17320