Abstract
Gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) IL-8 and IL-1 beta levels were determined by sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. Associations between IL-8 and IL-1 beta GCF levels, and between these cytokines and patient estrogen status were evaluated. IL-8 and IL-1 beta were detected more frequently and in higher amounts/30 s GCF sample in estrogen-deficient patients than in estrogen-sufficient patients. IL-8 and IL-1 beta GCF levels were significantly correlated. These findings suggest that GCF IL-8 levels are associated with patient estrogen status and local IL-1 beta concentrations.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 451-453 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Periodontal Research |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 6 Pt 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1993 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Periodontics