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Serum migration inhibitory factor levels in periodontal health and disease, its correlation with clinical parameters
Aruna Ganganna1, Anitha Subappa1, Purnima Bhandari2
1Department of Periodontology, JSSDCH, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
Objectives:
Periodontal infections are an important risk factor for systemic disease and are driven primarily by the cytokines. Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF) is a key cytokine which mediates acute and chronic inflammation alongside, a molecular link between chronic inflammation and immune mediated conditions. Hence, the present study was carried to measure the serum MIF levels in periodontal health, disease and to correlate the levels with the clinical parameters.
Material And Methods:
Sixty subjects were divided into three groups (each group n = 20) based on the gingival index (GI), probing pocket depth (PPD), and clinical attachment level (CAL) as group I healthy; group II gingivitis; and group III chronic periodontitis. The serum MIF level was measured using quantitative sandwich enzyme immunoassay technique.
Results:
Highest level was detected in Group III with a mean of 71.8 ng/ml and the lowest in group I (6.1 ng/ml). Serum MIF levels did not correlate with the clinical parameters.
Conclusion:
Increased serum MIF levels in chronic periodontitis patients suggest its role as an inflammatory biomarker and may have a role in inflating the systemic inflammation. Summary: Serum Migration inhibitory factor can be used as an inflammatory marker for periodontal disease.
Insights
Serum Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF) levels are elevated in chronic periodontitis patients. This suggests MIF can serve as an inflammatory biomarker for periodontal disease, potentially linking it to systemic inflammation.
Area of Science:
- Oral immunology
- Inflammatory biomarkers
Background:
- Periodontal infections are linked to systemic diseases, primarily mediated by cytokines.
- Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF) is a crucial cytokine in inflammation and immune-mediated conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To measure serum MIF levels in periodontal health, gingivitis, and chronic periodontitis.
- To correlate serum MIF levels with clinical periodontal parameters.
Main Methods:
- Sixty subjects were categorized into healthy, gingivitis, and chronic periodontitis groups (n=20 each).
- Serum MIF levels were quantified using a quantitative sandwich enzyme immunoassay.
Main Results:
- Serum MIF levels were highest in chronic periodontitis (mean 71.8 ng/ml) and lowest in healthy individuals (mean 6.1 ng/ml).
- No significant correlation was found between serum MIF levels and clinical periodontal parameters.
Conclusions:
- Elevated serum MIF in chronic periodontitis suggests its role as an inflammatory biomarker.
- MIF may contribute to systemic inflammation associated with periodontal disease.
