Serum cytokine and T regulatory cell levels in patients with burning mouth syndrome

PEKİNER F. M., Demirel G. Y., GÜMRÜ TARÇIN B., Ozbayrak S.

JOURNAL OF ORAL PATHOLOGY & MEDICINE, vol.37, no.9, pp.528-534, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 37 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1600-0714.2008.00668.x
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ORAL PATHOLOGY & MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.528-534
  • Keywords: burning mouth syndrome, cytokine, serum, T regulatory cell, SELF-TOLERANCE, IN-VITRO, ACTIVATION, DEPRESSION, INTERLEUKIN-6, AUTOIMMUNITY, SYMPTOMS, ALPHA, IL-2
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Burning mouth syndrome is a disorder usually associated with an unexplained, prolonged sensation of burning inside the oral cavity. Although the etiology is unknown, neural and psychologic factors and cytokines may be implicated in the pathogenesis of burning mouth syndrome. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between serum cytokine and T regulatory cell levels in patients with burning mouth syndrome with regard to depression and anxiety.