https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31604439
Folate-receptor 1 level in periodontal disease: a pilot study.
The
purpose of this study was to investigate gingival crevicular fluid
(GCF) and serum folate-receptor 1 (FOLR1) levels in subjects with
different periodontal status.
METHODS: The study consists of three groups: Healthy group (n = 15), gingivitis group (n = 15) and chronic periodontitis
group (n = 15). Clinical periodontal parameters including probing
pocket depth (PPD), clinical attachment level (CAL), gingival index (GI)
and bleeding on probing (BOP) were assessed. GCF and serum samples were
collected from each patient and were analyzed FOLR1 levels by
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. RESULTS: The values of FOLR1 in GCF were higher in gingivitis and periodontitis
groups than among patient in control group (p < 0.016). Serum FOLR1
levels showed no significant difference between the groups. A
significant correlation was observed between FOLR1 levels of GCF and BOP
(p < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONS:
Our preliminary data suggest
that FOLR1 is not useful in monitoring the periodontal disease. Further
studies are necessary to clarify the role, regulation and function of
folate and it's receptors in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease. KEYWORDS:
Folate-receptor 1; Gingivitis; Periodontitis PMID: 31604439 DOI: