Serum IL-17, IL-34, and CXCL12 in Plaque-Induced Gingivitis: An Exploratory Case-Control Study
Background: Plaque-induced gingivitis is a common inflammatory periodontal condition in which alterations in inflammatory and immune mediators such as IL-17, IL-34, and CXCL12 may reflect the host response to dental plaque. Objective: This study assessed whether plaque-induced gingivitis was accompanied by altered seru...