Proinflammatory Cytokines and Periodontal Disease

Abstract

Numerous biological procedures are strictly controlled by cell-cell interactions, which are categorized into two forms: cognate (adhesive) interactions, attained by mutual recognition between membrane-bound cell-surface molecules; and cytokine-mediated interactions [1].Cytokines (Greek cyto-, cell; and -kinos, movement) are a category of signaling molecules that are used extensively in cellular communication.e responses caused by these substances are diverse and interrelated. Generally, cytokines control growth, mobility and dierentiation of lymphocytes, but they also exert a similar eect on other leukocytes and some non-immune cells [2].