Polskie Archiwum Medycyny Wewnętrznej
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The discovery of the secretory function of adipose tissue has led to a new direction in research on obesity‑ related health problems. Adipokines are present not only in blood but also in saliva. Numerous studies have indicated that obesity affects salivary concentrations of adipokines. ⋯ Obesity may be associated with altered levels of selected inflammatory markers in saliva. The discriminatory values determined in this study may facilitate the diagnosis of metabolic diseases.