Specific expression of interleukin-1β in temporomandibular joints with internal derangement -: Correlation with clinical findings
Specific expression of interleukin-1β in temporomandibular joints with internal derangement -: Correlation with clinical findings
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DOI:
10.1016/s1079-2104(99)70054-5
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发表时间:
1999-10-01
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通讯作者:
Nojima, T
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作者:
Suzuki, T;Segami, N;Nojima, T
Objective. Interleukin-1 beta appears to play an important role in the pathophysiology of joint diseases. The aim of this study was to analyze the expression of interleukin-1 beta in temporomandibular joint internal derangement.Study design. Using an immunohistochemical technique with specific antibodies, we examined 20 human temporomandibular joint samples from patients with internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint: 5 extirpated disks and 15 biopsy specimens from the synovitic area of the temporomandibular joint upper compartment. We also examined 2 control specimens. The evaluation of interleukin-1 beta expression compared with clinical findings.Results. Interleukin-1 beta was predominantly localized in the synovial lining cells and endothelial cells of blood vessels. Statistically significant correlation was found between interleukin-1 beta expression and some clinical findings.Conclusions. The results suggest that interleukin-1 beta may be involved in the pathogenesis of temporomandibuIar joint internal derangement and that the intensity of interleukin-1 beta expression may correlate with clinical findings, especially pain.