Article
GCF IL-1beta profiles in periodontal disease.
Journal of clinical periodontology - 1 Jan 2002
Engebretson Steven P, Grbic John T, Singer Robert, Lamster Ira B
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Studies suggest a genetic influence on levels of interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta) in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF). Levels of IL-1beta in GCF, however, are also dependent upon the clinical parameters at the site of collection, including probing depth (PD) and level of attachment (AL). To examine this issue, IL-1beta in GCF was evaluated from patients with varying degrees of periodontal disease. The...
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