Neutrophil Count and Level of Interleukin-1β and Interleukin-8 in the Saliva of Three to Five Year Olds with and without Dental Caries.

Journal: Journal of dentistry (Tehran, Iran)
Published Date: Sep 1, 2015

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Saliva plays an important role in prevention of dental caries. Neutrophils are the first defense mechanism of the immune system. Interleukins (ILs) can regulate the activity of neutrophils. This study aimed to assess the neutrophil count and level of IL-lβ and IL-8 in the saliva of children with and without dental caries.

Authors

  • Maryam Seyedmajidi
    Associate Professor, Dental Materials Research Center, Dental Faculty, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
  • Effat Khodadadi
    Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Dental Faculty, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
  • Ghorban Maliji
    Assistant Professor, Department of Immunology, Medical Faculty, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
  • Mohammadali Zaghian
    Student, Research Committee, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
  • Ali Bijani
    Member of Pediatric Diseases Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.

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