Is Interleukin-17 Involved in the Interaction Between Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Gingival Inflammation?
JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY, vol.84, no.12, pp.1827-1837, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 84 Issue: 12
- Publication Date: 2013
- Doi Number: 10.1902/jop.2013.120483
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.1827-1837
- Keywords: Gingivitis, interleukin-17, polycystic ovary syndrome
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder of females of reproductive age that impacts their oral and systemic health. The aim of this study is to evaluate interleukin-17A (IL-17A), IL-17F, IL-17A/F, and IL-17E (IL-25) levels in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF), saliva, and serum of non-obese females with PCOS and with either a clinically healthy periodontium or gingivitis.