Changes in soluble adhesion molecules in gingival crevicular fluid following periodontal surgery

Kuru L., Kirby A., Griffiths G., Petrie A., Olsen I.

JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY, vol.76, no.4, pp.526-533, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 76 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1902/jop.2005.76.4.526
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.526-533
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Inflammation of periodontal tissues during postoperative wound healing is mediated by cell surface adhesion molecules. Soluble forms of these antigens have also been identified and shown to be important in immunoregulatory processes, but have previously not been investigated during periodontal repair and regeneration. The present study has examined the presence and possible changes in soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (sICAM-1; CD54) and lymphocyte function-associated antigen-3 (sLFA-3; CD8) in gingival crevical fluid (GCF) following periodontal surgery.