Salivary Th17 cytokine, human β-defensin 1–3, and salivary scavenger and agglutinin levels in Crohn’s disease
Ulvi Kahraman Gürsoy,
Mervi Gürsoy,
Vuokko Loimaranta
et al.
Abstract:Objectives
Crohn’s disease patients, who are prone to develop periodontal diseases, may carry genetic defects in their Th17 cytokine, human beta-defensin (hBD) 1–3, and salivary and scavenger agglutinin (SALSA) expressions. Biochemical composition of saliva reflects the oral consequences of systemic immune response modifications. Our aim was to evaluate the salivary Th17 cytokine, epithelial hBD 1–3, and SALSA levels in relation to Crohn’s disease.
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