Salivary biochemical assessments to determine smoking cessation under smoking cessation program

The study aim was to investigate the potential of salivary biochemical assessments determine smoking cessation in patients under programs. validated behavior and degree nicotine dependence using Fagerström test for smokers non-smokers. Protein components were examined Raman spectroscopy. Salivary matrix metalloproteinases-8 (MMP-8) levels analyzed Quantikine human total MMP-8 immunoassay-kits. Thiocyanate (SCN−) concentrations, peroxidase glutathione-peroxidase activities determined spectrophotometric methods. Human mononuclear cell line M1 polarization. data Fisher’s exact two-tailed paired t-test at α = 0.05. Amide I peak smoker group significantly reduced as compared non-smokers (p < 0.05). Sulfhydryl bond, dialkyl disulfides SS-stretch corresponding disulphide bond 500−545 cm-1 increased CH2 wag showed higher intensity amongst representing a recoil carbon atoms. participants after lower than SCN− concentrations whereas an polarization seen analysis can aid clinicians verify