Abstract:Background: IL-6 has crucial role in the response to microbial insults. It acts as pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory agent. Hence IL 6 is an important inflammatory marker of periodontal disease. Levels of IL6 in Gingival crevicular fluid strongly indicate presence of periodontal disease which ultimately results in many health hazards. Aims: To measure levels of IL 6 in periodontitis induced rabbits after treating animals with neem bark extract and amoxicillin at doses of 500mg/kg and 20mg/kg and to see an… Show more
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