1. Expression of Interleukin-1 and temporomandibular disorder: Contemporary review of the literature.
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Sorenson A, Hresko K, Butcher S, Pierce S, Tramontina V, Leonardi R, Loreto C, Bosio J, and Almeida LE
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- Arthritis, Rheumatoid metabolism, Osteoarthritis metabolism, Synovial Fluid metabolism, Interleukin-1alpha metabolism, Temporomandibular Joint metabolism, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders metabolism
- Abstract
Objective: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a group of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), leading to jaw dysfunction, joint and muscle pain, and a decrease in quality of life. A communication network of pro- and anti-inflammatory mediators called cytokines maintains the homeostasis of the TMJ. This review will focus on the Interleukin (IL) family of cytokines, which have been quantified in TMJ synovial fluids in a variety of studies. IL-1α and IL-1β have pro-inflammatory effects, while the endogenous receptor antagonist (IL-1RA) inhibits the pro-inflammatory effects of IL-1., Methods: A literature search (2006-2016) to identify eligible studies was completed using the PubMed database. Studies identified used saline irrigation to quantify cytokine profiles in synovial fluid of healthy and/or dysfunctional joints., Results: The initial search yielded 111 articles, 5 of which met the inclusion criteria after inter-reviewer discussion., Conclusions: Articles that compared IL-1 concentrations in TMD vs. control groups found significant differences.
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- 2018
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