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SynthesisMediators of inflammation2015

Inflammatory Mediators of Leprosy Reactional Episodes and Dental Infections: A Systematic Review.

D C B Cortela, A L de Souza Junior, M C L Virmond, E Ignotti

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3 · Its place in the literature

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6 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Article
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  3. Inflammatory cytokines in leprosy reactions and periodontal diseases.Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de Sao Paulo · 2018
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  6. The involvement of endothelial mediators in leprosy.Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz · 2016
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

D C B CortelaSchool of Health Sciences, State University of Mato Grosso, São João Street, S/N, 78000-000 Cáceres, MT, Brazil.
A L de Souza JuniorSchool of Health Sciences, State University of Mato Grosso, São João Street, S/N, 78000-000 Cáceres, MT, Brazil.
M C L VirmondResearch Department, Instituto Lauro de Souza Lima, Comandante J. R. Barros Rodovia Km 225/226, 17034-971 Bauru, SP, Brazil.
E IgnottiSchool of Health Sciences, State University of Mato Grosso, São João Street, S/N, 78000-000 Cáceres, MT, Brazil.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Reactional episodes in leprosy are a result of complex interactions between the immune system, Mycobacterium leprae, and predisposing factors, including dental infections. To determine the main inflammatory mediators in the immunopathological process of dental infections and leprosy reactions, we conducted a systematic review of primary literature published between 1996 and 2013. A three-stage literature search was performed (Stage I, "leprosy reactions" and "inflammatory mediators"; Stage II, "dental infections" and "inflammatory mediators"; and Stage III, "leprosy reactions," "dental infections," and "inflammatory mediators"). Of the 911 eligible publications, 10 were selected in Stage I, 68 in Stage II, and 1 in Stage III. Of the 27 studied inflammatory mediators, the main proinflammatory mediators were IL-6, IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-17; the main anti-inflammatory mediators were IL-10 and IL-4. Serum IL-6 and TNF-α concentrations were significant during periodontal and reactional lesion evolution; IFN-γ and IL-1β were associated with types 1 and 2 reactions and chronic periodontal disease. The proinflammatory mediators in dental infections and leprosy reactions, especially IL-6 and TNF-α, were similar across studies, regardless of the laboratory technique and sample type. IFN-γ and IL-1β were significant for leprosy reactions and periodontal diseases. This pattern was maintained in serum.

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AnimalsCytokinesHumansInterferon-gammaLeprosyStomatognathic DiseasesTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaCytokinesInterferon-gammaTumor Necrosis Factor-alpha

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PMID26339136
PMCPMC4539113

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