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Inflammatory and immune pathways in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease

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Cekici, Ali, Kantarci, Alpdogan, Hasturk, Hatice, Van Dyke, Thomas E.·2014·Periodontology 2000

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The pathogenesis of periodontitis involves a complex immune/inflammatory cascade that is initiated by the bacteria of the oral biofilm that forms naturally on the teeth. The susceptibility to periodontitis appears to be determined by the host response; specifically, the magnitude of the inflammatory response and the differential activation of immune pathways. The purpose of this review was to delineate our current knowledge of the host response in periodontitis. The role of innate immunity, the failure of acute inflammation to resolve (thus becoming chronic), the cytokine pathways that regulate the activation of acquired immunity and the cells and products of the immune system are considered. New information relating to regulation of both inflammation and the immune response will be reviewed in the context of susceptibility to, and perhaps control of, periodontitis.

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  • The slow group presented upregulation of proteins related to immunomodulation, such as innate immune response, positive regulation of B cell activation, antigen binding and immunoglobulin receptor binding, which are quintessential for oral health because they prevent adherence, colonisation and penetration of pathogens into the oral mucosa.

    “In contrast, the slow group presented upregulation of proteins related to immunomodulation, such as those involved in the ‘innate immune response’, ‘positive regulation of B cell activation’, ‘antigen binding’ and ‘immunoglobulin receptor binding’. These proteins are quintessential for oral health because they prevent adherence, colonisation and penetration of pathogens into the oral mucosa (Cekic”

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  • Bacterial biofilms are linked to the aetiology of periodontal diseases, triggering host inflammatory immune response that leads to chronic inflammation and tissue destruction if unresolved.

    “Bacterial biofilms are linked to the aetiology of periodontal diseases, since their growth and maturation on dental surfaces trigger the host inflammatory immune response characterized by upregulated cytokines and chemokines that lead to chronic inflammation and to tissue destruction -if the inflammatory process is not resolved [1,2].”
  • Dysbiosis is prompted by various factors, including host diet, inflammatory responses, systemic disruptions, and habits such as alcohol intake, smoking tobacco and consuming alcohol.

    “Such dysbiosis is prompted by various factors, including host diet, inflammatory responses, systemic disruptions, and habits such as alcohol intake, smoking tobacco and consuming alcohol.50, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186”
  • Diseased periodontal tissues additionally store pro-inflammatory mediators associated with periodontitis.

    “Diseased periodontal tissues additionally stores pro‐inflammatory mediators associated with periodontitis.51, 183, 202”

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Authors
Cekici, A., Kantarci, A., Hasturk, H., & Van Dyke, T. E.
Venue
Periodontology 2000
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2013-12-09
Volume
64
Issue
1
Pages
57-80
ISSN
  • 0906-6713 (ISSN-L)
  • 1600-0757
OpenAlex
W2160297100
Cited by
1,415
References
274
Citations by year
2026: 97 · 2025: 146 · 2024: 188 · 2023: 210 · 2022: 131 · 2021: 194 · 2020: 124 · 2019: 97 · 2018: 72 · 2017: 77 · 2016: 31 · 2015: 34 · 2014: 11 · 2013: 1
FWCI
3.83
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Periodontology 2000 (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (K23DE018917)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Dentistry › Periodontics › Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Urology › Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › Immune Response and Inflammation
Keywords
periodontitis, periodontal disease pathogenesis, host response, innate immunity, dental plaque, chronic inflammation, cytokine signaling pathways, adaptive immunity, immune regulation
MeSH terms
Bacteria, Disease Susceptibility, Humans, Immunity, Cellular, Immunity, Innate, Inflammation, Periodontitis, Cytokines, Biofilms, Host-Pathogen Interactions, Adaptive Immunity, Immunity, Humoral

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