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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1166-1168 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Infection and Immunity |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Swedish Standard Keywords
- Dentistry (30216)