Effects of Systemic Simvastatin on the Concentrations of Visfatin, Tumor Necrosis Factor- α, and Interleukin-6 in Gingival Crevicular Fluid in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Periodontitis.

Conclusion: Periodontal destruction and diabetes have a synergistic effect on the elevation of inflammatory cytokine levels. Simvastatin may be beneficial in improving periodontal health among diabetic patients.
PMID: 30186882 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Journal of Immunology Research - September 7, 2018 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: J Immunol Res Source Type: research