Periodontitis vaccine decreases local prostaglandin E2 levels in a primate model.

Frank A Roberts, Laura S Houston, Sheila A Lukehart, Lloyd A Mancl, G. Rutger Persson, Roy C Page

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Abstract

Interleukin-1beta, tumor necrosis factor alpha, prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), and Porphyromonas gingivalis-specific immunoglobulin G levels in gingival crevicular fluid were measured in primates immunized with a P. gingivalis vaccine followed by ligature-induced periodontitis. Only PGE2 levels were dramatically suppressed (P < 0.0001) in immunized animals versus controls. A significant correlation (P < 0.027) was also found between PGE2 levels and decreased bone loss scores. This study presents the first evidence of a potential mechanism involved in periodontitis vaccine-induced suppression of bone loss in a nonhuman primate model and offers insight into the role of PGE2 in periodontal destruction.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1166-1168
Number of pages2
JournalInfection and Immunity
Volume72
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes

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  • Dentistry (30216)

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