Measurement of interleukin-1 alpha and -1 beta in gingival crevicular fluid: implications for the pathogenesis of periodontal disease.

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Summary

It is demonstrated that IL-1 is produced and released locally in periodontal disease at concentrations sufficient to mediate tissue inflammation and bone resorption and may serve as a marker ofperiodontal tissue destruction.

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1990-05-01
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Periodontitis, Dental alveolus, Pathogenesis, Bone resorption, Inflammation

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