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. 2008 May;12(2):41-4.
doi: 10.4103/0972-124X.44089.

Comparison of neutrophil functions in diabetic and healthy subjects with chronic generalized periodontitis

Neetha Shetty  1 , Biju Thomas, Amita Ramesh
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Comparison of neutrophil functions in diabetic and healthy subjects with chronic generalized periodontitis

Neetha Shetty et al. J Indian Soc Periodontol. 2008 May.

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a systemic condition that has long been associated with an increased risk and severity of periodontal disease. Polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) play a key role in the maintenance of gingival and periodontal health. Reduced PMN function has been found in patients with diabetes.

Aim: The objective of this study was to evaluate PMN functions in 15 diabetic patients with chronic generalized periodontitis.

Materials and methods: Chemotaxis, superoxide production, phagocytosis and killing of Porphyromonas gingivalis by diabetic PMNs were evaluated relative to healthy and matched controls.

Results: These analyses revealed a significant (P < 0.01) depression in the number of diabetic PMNs migrating along an fMLP gradient. In addition, a significant (P < 0.01) enhancement of diabetic PMN superoxide production was observed. Phagocytosis (P < 0.05) and killing by diabetic PMN of P. gingivalis was also impaired significantly (P < 0.01).

Keywords: Diabetes mellitus; periodontitis; polymorphonuclear leukocyte.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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