Periodontitis and systemic lupus erythematosus

ABSTRACT A large number of studies have shown a potential association between periodontal and autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Similar mechanisms of tissue destruction concerning periodontitis and other autoimmune diseases have stimulated the study of a possible relationship between these conditions. This study aims to review the literature about this potential association and their different pathogenic mechanisms. Considering that periodontal disease is a disease characterized by inflammation influenced by infectious factors, such as SLE, it is plausible to suggest that SLE would influence periodontal disease and vice-versa. However, this issue is not yet fully elucidated and several mechanisms have been proposed to explain this association, as deregulation mainly in innate immune system, with action of phagocytic cells and proinflammatory cytokines such as IL-1β and IL-18 in both conditions’ pathogenesis, leading to tissue destruction. However, studies assessing the relationship between these diseases are scarce, and more studies focused on common immunological mechanisms should be conducted to further understanding.

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Main Authors:	Sete,Manuela Rubim Camara, Figueredo,Carlos Marcelo da Silva, Sztajnbok,Flavio
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Sociedade Brasileira de Reumatologia 2016
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0482-50042016000200165
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