Salivary levels of secretary IgA, C5a and alpha 1-antitrypsin in sulfur mustard exposed patients 20Â years after the exposure, Sardasht-Iran Cohort Study (SICS)

► This study revealed that A1AT and salivary IgA are increased even long time after a single episode of SM exposure. ► It also showed that the level of salivary A1AT is more elevated than IgA in severely injured (Hospitalized) cases. ► These findings provide valuable insight for researchers and practitioners concerned the sulfur mustard casualties. ► This research indicates that inflammatory processes needs more attention to take an appropriate therapeutic interventions.