Interleukin 20 and Periodontal Tisuue Destruction

Determination of Levels of IL-20, TNF-α, IL1β/IL-10, RANKL/OPG and MMP8 in Serum and Gingival Crevicular Fluid (GCF) in Peridontally Healthy and Periodontitis Individuals

Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease that causes destruction of periodontal tissues. IL-20, on the other hand, is known as a potent angiogenic, chemotactic, and pro-inflammatory cytokine associated with various chronic inflammatory disorders. IL-20 has a significant role in the regulation of osteoclastogenesis and osteoblastogenesis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of IL-20 on periodontal destruction.

In the study, a total of 60 participants were included, 30 of whom were systemically and periodontally healthy (control group) and 30 of whom were systemically healthy and had periodontitis (periodontitis group). GCF and serum samples were collected from the participants for biochemical analysis. ELISA method was used to determine IL-20, TNF-α, IL1β/IL-10, RANKL/OPG and MMP8 levels

Inclusion Criteria:

• The following criteria were required for inclusion: being systemically healthy, not smoking, not using antibiotics or systemic corticosteroids within the previous three months, not being pregnant or nursing, not having a chronic inflammatory disease, not receiving periodontal therapy within the previous six months, and possessing at least 20 teeth

Exclusion Criteria:

• smoking, using antibiotics or systemic corticosteroids within the previous three months, pregnant, receiving periodontal therapy within the previous six months