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Intragroup comparison of mean salivary peptide levels of human neutrophil defensin 1-3 based on gender in children with and without early childhood caries
| Group | Gender | n | Mean peptide (ng/ml)±SD | t | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 (with ECC) | Male | 22 | 1.517±1.010 | 0.374 | 0.710 |
| Female | 21 | 1.416±0.728 | |||
| Group 2 (without ECC) | Male | 22 | 6.632±4.209 | 0.939 | 0.353 |
| Female | 21 | 5.415±4.288 |
ECC: Early childhood caries; SD: Standard deviation
