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  • Biomarker discovery
  • Cancer epidemiology

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  • Cultural practices in Indonesia, including betel quid chewing, smoking, and alcohol consumption, are recognized risk factors for oral cancer.
  • These habits may impact salivary profiles, which are crucial for maintaining oral health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and compare the salivary profiles of individuals with and without oral cancer risk factors.
  • To identify potential salivary biomarkers associated with oral cancer risk.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of unstimulated saliva samples from 49 individuals with oral cancer risk factors.
  • Measurement of salivary parameters: pH, flow rate (FR), viscosity, color, turbidity, and levels of Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) and IL-8.
  • Statistical analysis using Chi-square and t-tests to compare groups.

Main Results:

  • Significantly elevated salivary IL-1β levels were observed in individuals with oral cancer risk factors (p = 0.009).
  • Smoking (p = 0.021; OR = 2.94) and alcohol consumption (p = 0.007; OR = 4.96) were associated with increased IL-1β.
  • No significant differences were found in salivary viscosity, color, turbidity, flow rate, acidity, or IL-8 levels between groups (p > 0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Individuals with oral cancer risk factors exhibit a distinct salivary IL-1β profile.
  • Alcohol consumption, in particular, is strongly associated with altered salivary IL-1β levels, suggesting its potential as a biomarker.