The role of Toll‐like receptors in periodontitis. (28th March 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Song, B; Zhang, YL; Chen, LJ; Zhou, T; Huang, WK; Zhou, X; Shao, LQ
• Is Part Of: Oral diseases. Volume 23:Number 2(2017)
• Page Start: 168
• Page End: 180
• Publication Date: 2016-03-28
• Subjects: Toll‐like receptors -- periodontopathic bacteria -- TLRs‐mediated pathways -- periodontitis; Mouth -- Diseases -- Research -- Periodicals; 617.522
• DOI: 10.1111/odi.12468
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1354-523X

Abstract

Abstract : Periodontitis is a common infectious disease. Recent studies have indicated that the progression of periodontitis may be regulated by interactions between host immunity and periodontopathic bacteria. Although periodontopathic bacteria can destroy periodontal tissue, a dysfunctional host immune response triggered by the bacteria can lead to more severe and persistent destruction. Toll‐like receptors (TLRs), a type of pattern recognition receptor (PRR) that recognizes pathogens, have been implicated in host innate immune responses to periodontopathic bacteria and in the activation of adaptive immunity. TLR‐targeted drugs may hold promise to treat periodontal disease. This review summarizes recent studies on the role of TLRs in periodontitis and discusses areas needing further research. We believe TLRs may be an effective biomarker for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontitis in the near future.