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(NOD)-Like Receptors CARD Domain-Containing 4 Levels in Individuals With Periodontitis

Conditions
Periodontitis
Gingivitis
Healthy
Interventions
Other: Saliva
Other: gingival crevicular fluid
Registration Number
NCT04850768
Lead Sponsor
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Brief Summary

NLRC4, an inflammasome , is a cytosolic multiprotein complex involved in the initiation and modulation of the immune response. Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that can start with localized inflammatory reactions created by the supporting tissues surrounding the teeth against microorganisms and then result in loss of teeth. It has been said that proinflammatory cytokines released in the microenvironment of periodontitis can increase the expression of NLRC4 inflammasome genes. The authors think that NLRC4 may play a role in the periodontitis. The aim of this study is to compare the NLRC4, IL-1β and IL-10 levels of healthy and periodontitis individuals.

Detailed Description

Periodontitis is a destructive chronic inflammatory disease that can start with localized inflammatory reactions created by the supporting tissues surrounding the teeth against microorganisms and then result in loss of teeth. Inflammasomes are cytosolic multiprotein complex involved in the initiation and modulation of the immune response.

Interleukine -1β ( IL-1β ) levels are associated with periodontal destruction in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease. Interleukine-10 (IL-10) has been reported to decrease periodontal disease progression rate.

Gingival crevicular fluid shows the cellular response in the periodontium. The most important host-related ingredients are inflammatory markers, including cytokines, enzymes, and interleukins. Saliva analysis is used in the diagnosis of systemic conditions as well as in the diagnosis of oral pathologies.

Both NLRC4 and NLRP3 inflammasomes have been shown to play an important role in the induction of interleukin-1β secretion. Periodontitis is induced by a complex microbial biofilm containing multiple Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria (including flagellate microorganisms) capable of activating a large number of NLRs. It has been said that proinflammatory cytokines released in the microenvironment of periodontitis can increase the expression of NLRC4 inflammasome genes. Evidence on the role of inflammasomes in periodontal disease is still very poor. The aim of this study is to compare the NLRC4, IL-1β and IL-10 levels of healthy and periodontitis individuals.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
75
Inclusion Criteria
  • systemically healthy individuals who does not have a disease under treatment, individuals without regular systemic medication
Exclusion Criteria
  • smoking receiving periodontal treatment in the last 6 months pregnancy menopausal or menstrual period

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
GingivitisSalivaIndividuals with Gingival Inflammation
PeriodontitisSalivaIndividuals with Periodontitis
Periodontitisgingival crevicular fluidIndividuals with Periodontitis
Gingivitisgingival crevicular fluidIndividuals with Gingival Inflammation
Healthygingival crevicular fluidIndividuals with Periodontally Healthy
HealthySalivaIndividuals with Periodontally Healthy
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
IL-10 levelsthrough study completion, an average of 6 months

saliva and DOS levels

IL-1β levelsthrough study completion, an average of 6 months

saliva and DOS levels

NLRC4through study completion, an average of 6 months

saliva and DOS levels

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Plaque Indexup to 20 weeks

Silness-Löe

Bleeding on Probeup to 20 weeks

Ainamo\&Bay

Probing Depthup to 20 weeks

millimeter

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

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Istanbul, Turkey

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