Candan, I. Aydin; Ay, Zuhal; BAKIR, Burcu; Doguc, Duygu Kumbul; BAYRAM, Dilek; BÜYÜKBAYRAM, Halil İbrahim; USKUN, Ersin
Description:
Background: Curcumin has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and is reported to have many biologic activities. The current study examines effect of curcumin on: 1) systemic T helper 17 (Th17) cell response; 2) gingival expressions of interleukin (IL)-17 and retinoic acid receptor-related orphan receptor (ROR) gamma t; and 3) alveolar bone loss (ABL) in experimental periodontitis.