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Schematic representation of mechanism of “Respiratory burst”, leading to periodontal breakdown. Also showing elevated levels of superoxide dismutase enzyme levels among smokers. GSH = reduced glutathione; GSSG = oxidized glutathione; SOD = superoxide dismutase.
