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Evaluation of salivary interleukin levels in oral lichen planus patients
Farheen Farooq, Rahil Ahmad Bhatt
ABSTRACT
Background: This study aimed to assess the salivary levels of interleukin-8 (IL-8) in oral lichen planus (OLP) subjects. Material and methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 patients, out of which 80 had oral lichen planus while 20 subjects were chosen as controls. The salivary levels of IL-8 measured in all the subjects. Data was analyzed with one-way ANOVA and post hoc least significant difference tests. Results: The mean salivary level of IL-8 was higher among subjects with oral lichen planus than the control group. Conclusion: The increasing salivary level of IL-8 in OLP group indicates the role of this inflammatory cytokine in the pathogenesis of OLP.
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