A noteworthy increase in the gingival crevicular fluid IL-23 concentration was seen that was proportional to the amount of periodontal tissue damage. As the IL-23 concentration in gingival crevicular fluid is directly proportional to the severity of the periodontal affliction, it can be speculated that IL-23 has a possible role in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease.
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