Salivary IL-33 and sST2 levels in relation to TLR2 rs111200466 polymorphism and periodontitis.

Mustafa YilmazQiushui HeEsra DemirJohanna TeräsjärviUlvi Kahraman Gürsoy

Published in: Oral diseases (2023)

Periodontitis, but not TLR2 rs111200466 polymorphism, is associated with elevated salivary sST2 and possibly IL-33 levels, and periodontal treatment is effective in reducing salivary sST2 levels.

Keyphrases

toll like receptor
inflammatory response
immune response