Cytokines are powerful mediators which play a central role in both innate and adapted
immune responses. Aberrant productions of cytokines may lead to the onset of immune …

The enzyme-linked immunosorbent spot (ELISpot) assay is one of the most commonly used
methods to measure antigen-specific T cells in both mice and humans. Some of the primary …

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic oral inflammatory disease of unknown etiology.
According to reports, 1‐2% of OLP patients develop oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) …

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is one of the most common chronic inflammatory oral mucosal
diseases with T‐cell‐mediated immune pathogenesis. In subepithelial and lamina propria of …

Background Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a premalignant mucocutaneous disease that affects
1-2% of the adult population. Immunological factor may act as etiological factor. The cellular …

Objectives The role of Th17 cells and associated cytokines was investigated in oral lichen
planus. Material and methods 14 consecutive patients with oral lichen planus were …

OBJECTIVE: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of oral mucosa,
which represents T-cell-mediated autoimmune diseases. The inflammatory response in OLP …

The objective of this study was to compare the expression levels of interleukin (IL)-17 IL-17
and IL-23 in serum from patients with both oral lichen planus and chronic periodontitis (OLP …

Some members of the Toll‐like receptor (TLR) family, which plays key roles in both innate
and adaptive immune responses, are involved in the pathogenesis of autoimmune, chronic …

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a relatively common chronic inflammatory disease. A consistent
body of evidence suggests that OLP is a predominantly T-cell mediated disease that shares …