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Regulation of Inflammation by Lipid Mediators in Oral Diseases #MMPMID27426637
Sommakia S; Baker OJ
Oral Dis 2017[Jul]; 23 (5): 576-97 PMID27426637show ga
Lipid mediators (LM) of inflammation are a class of compounds derived from ?-3 and ?-6 fatty acids that play a wide role in modulating inflammatory responses. Some LM possess pro-inflammatory properties, while others possess pro-resolving characteristics, and the class switch from pro-inflammatory to pro-resolving is crucial for tissue homeostasis. In this article, we review the major classes of LM, focusing on their biosynthesis and signaling pathways, and their role in systemic and, especially, oral health and disease. We discuss the detection of these LM in various body fluids, focusing on diagnostic and therapeutic applications. We also present data showing gender-related differences in salivary LM levels in healthy controls, leading to a hypothesis on the etiology of inflammatory diseases, particularly, Sjögren?s Syndrome. We conclude by enumerating open areas of research where further investigation of LM is likely to result in therapeutic and diagnostic advances.