Evaluation of serum and salivary total sialic acid and alpha-L-fucosidase in patients with oral precancerous conditions and oral cancer

摘要

Objectives. We compared serum and salivary total sialic acid/total protein (TSA/TP) ratios and alpha-L-fucosidase activity in patients with oral precancerous conditions (OPCs) and oral cancer to better understand the utility of saliva, in monitoring early changes occurring during oral cancer progression.